Are you interested in being at the forefront of building a clean, secure, and resilient energy future? Passionate about bringing people and organizations together around shared business interests? Motivated to identify, shape and deliver unique opportunities for industry ecosystem development? Keen to see the impact of your work on hydrogen scale-up? 

The Hydrogen Council, the world’s largest and only CEO-led global alliance comprising leading businesses and investors in hydrogen, is recruiting for a highly motivated Senior Marketplace Officer to contribute to its mission.

The goal of our “Marketplace” workstream is to drive business collaboration and connectivity amongst members and external stakeholders to catalyse B2B connectivity, coalition building on key issues/market opportunities and other collaborative efforts to accelerate clean hydrogen adoption globally.

We are looking for a structured, innovative and entrepreneurial colleague with deep understanding of hydrogen, cross-functional experience in business development and related fields (e.g. marketing, policy), strong membership service mindset and proven ability to work seamlessly in international multi-stakeholder environments.

As Senior Marketplace Officer, you will work closely with the Marketplace Manager at the Hydrogen Council as well as with our global team based out of Belgium, Germany, Spain and the UK, our members, partners and vendors.

 

Key responsibilities

Support Hydrogen Council’s Marketplace activities, in particular:

1. Business Forum design and implementation:

• Working closely with the Hydrogen Council team, members and partners, help create a unique agenda and experience for members at our annual “business forum” in key growth markets (e.g. China in 2025, India in 2026).
• Support overall planning, agenda development, site-tour preparation, speaker recruitment, B2B networking and pitching program, materials development, budget as well as effective and efficient delegate management throughout the project (incl. briefing calls, IT tools and other), and post-event reporting.

2. Other Marketplace activities design and management:

• Support design and delivery of Marketplace activities including coalitions, taskforces and other collaborative efforts for members focused on select key markets (e.g. China, USA) and/or priority issues (e.g. offtake in maritime, mobility).
• Support planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities’ progress while ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration with Hydrogen Council Research, Advocacy, Communications and Operations teams, members and partners involved.
• In collaboration with our Research and Advocacy teams, as well as members, keep track of relevant market developments and identify additional opportunities for member collaboration, especially as it relates to key growth markets, demand activation, ecosystem development etc.

3. B2B Connectivity

• Support design and delivery of member B2B networking opportunities, e.g. Hydrogen Council member-exclusive side events at relevant industry conferences.
• Assist members in seeking project-related information, partnerships or other forms of collaboration.
• Use relevant IT tools (Hydrogen Council mobile app, Cvent, etc.) to improve member connectivity and experience.

1. Project management, Data management and IT tools:

• Support organization of regular meetings of the Hydrogen Council Marketplace Committee and specific issue-/market- focused taskforces, including scheduling, agenda development, decks, notes and action lists.
• Maintain up-to-date distribution lists to ensure efficient and accurate communication with members and external stakeholders.
• Update Marketplace materials as appropriate to reflect the latest developments, technological advancements, and market trends.

 

Our offer

• Unique opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic international work environment, including hands-on training with some of the best in the industry 

• A highly collaborative, mission-oriented international team culture based on a clear set of shared values and a flexible hybrid work set-up 

• Direct collaboration with a diverse set of global companies in energy, transport and industry 
• Opportunities to travel and work with a wide variety of members, partners and vendors around the world

 

Qualifications and skills

• Experience: 8-10 years of relevant experience in similar roles within consulting, industry associations, or the private sector. Extensive experience in international business development is a core requirement. Understanding of and cross-functional experience in coalition building, policy, advocacy, communications, marketing and other related fields is a plus.
• Issue knowledge: Deep understanding of energy, and hydrogen in particular, is a core requirement.
  • We strongly welcome candidates with hydrogen experience and/or expertise in the Americas, Asia and/or the Middle East.
• Education: Postgraduate degree in Business, Science, Environmental Studies, International Relations, or a related field.
• Languages: Native-equivalent or full professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of additional languages (e.g. Asian) is a plus.
• Team player: Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and members to achieve shared objectives.
• Advanced writing and presentation design skills: Strong experience in crafting clear, impactful messages and materials tailored to diverse audiences.
• IT skills: Proficiency with usual data management tools (Excel) and willingness to learn new ones (Cvent, etc.). Excellent command of MS Office; experience with project management and collaboration tools is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail: Comfortable managing complex tasks, processes, databases, ensuring high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
• Professional conduct: Diplomatic, discreet, and tactful in all interactions. Capable of representing the Hydrogen Council and its leadership with integrity, maintaining positive relationships with both members and external stakeholders.
• Public speaking: willingness to represent the Hydrogen Council at international events.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and hybrid work environment. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively across different time zones and adapt to varying work requirements. 
• Service mindset: Strong fit for a membership-based organization with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a member-driven trade group environment.
• Flexibility: Given the Council’s global nature with member companies across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, reasonable flexibility is required for accommodating meeting times and fostering collaborative relationships.
• Travel: Willingness to travel, depending on the candidate’s location.

Other information

• Contract type: full-time employee

• Expected start date: as soon as available. Please indicate potential earliest start date and notice length (if applicable).
• Remuneration: competitive, based on experience
• Location: hybrid position, with the ability to travel to Brussels and work with the Hydrogen Council team in person on agreed occasions.

Application process

• Closing date: 20 March 2026. Interviews will start shortly thereafter. 

• How to apply: Please send your CV (max. 2 pages) and a short letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and why you are the right person for the role, also indicating your earliest start date and salary expectations to vacancy@hydrogencouncil.com using ‘Vacancy / Senior Marketplace Officer as the email subject line. 

• Please note: Only applications sent through that channel and containing both the CV as well as the letter will be considered. Due to anticipated volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further information. We regret that we cannot accept applications via LinkedIn, Indeed or similar platforms.