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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?
The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.
Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.
Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.
Advisor - Long Term Insights
Requisition ID: 11062
Posting Start Date: 09/06/2026
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Function
The Long Term Steering Program anticipates what are the possible futures that might have implications on Elia activity, and makes sure the organization is fit for purpose for these developments. Starting from the Elia Group strategy and building up on collaboration with Elia business departments, we address its implementation in the core business of Elia Transmission Belgium, by identifying the main uncertainties relating to the specific activities (grid development, system operations, market facilitation) in Belgium in the coming 10 to 15 years, assessing the implications of different external scenarios and providing specific analysis of some trends on the Belgian system.
We make sure that Elia's strategy is translated correctly into the Belgian landscape. We are also developing a collaboration with Elia business departments to maintain the overview of strategic topics, and make sure that the Elia strategy is implemented in a consistent way.
As the Advisor - Long Term Insights , you will actively monitor developments in various technical and cross-disciplinary topics and make substantive contributions to assess the implications of these. You will identify long-term trends with a potential impact of Elia activity in Belgium and advise the management on actions to take in order to best prepare for these future evolutions. You will be involved in day-to-day contact with experts and management from various internal departments (such as Finance, Grid Solutions, Customers‑Markets‑Systems and IT) and from external stakeholders in order to gather outside-in perspectives. Depending on the files you manage, you form a multidisciplinary team with these actors that makes a strong contribution to Elia’s position in the complex energy landscape.
Your commitment helps create an environment in which Elia is able to achieve its social mission and implement its strategy successfully.
Your main responsibilities follow below:
You will set-up collaboration with Business Departments to consolidate monitoring of developments in the energy landscape, incl. in EU and Belgian legislative and regulatory frameworks, and you will identify long-term trends that might have implications on Elia activity in Belgium. You will also develop strong expertise in the domains in which you are active;
You will develop corporate scenarios, reflecting long-term trends, and provide the overview of these scenarios to all business divisions;
You will contribute to the development of strategic proposals, either based on your own assessments or by supporting and guiding the divisions responsible;
You will develop an action plan and recommend Elia's position in face of these trends. You will do this in positive collaboration with the various departments at Elia. You will bring these recommendations to the Elia management team;
You will inform departments about the directions taken on the strategic topics and update them on any changes that have consequences for Elia's activities;
You will form a link between the projects that the various Elia departments are working on and monitor that Elia implements the strategy in a consistent way.
Your Profile
You have a Master's degree in political science, law, economics or a technical field like engineering;
You have ten years’ relevant experience;
You are interested in technology, legislation and economics;
You are familiar with how Belgian and European energy market are organised;
You are familiar with the most important principles underlying the EU and Belgian institutions supervising the energy market ;
Prior experience with strategic topics related to the organisation of the energy market would be an advantage;
You have excellent communication skills;
You are organised and able to meticulously implement a number of projects simultaneously;
You are able to communicate fluently in French and Dutch;
You have a knowledge of English that enables you to follow developments in European legislation;
You are able to explain complex matters simply without losing sight of technical aspects;
You are motivated and would like to learn more about the different domains associated with Elia's various activities;
You are not afraid to constructively question certain elements, with a critical mind;
You enjoy working with different people.
Offer
Salary: a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
Insurance: group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
Vacation: You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
Social fund: Year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
Communication: you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
Discounts: you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
Mobility: we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
Elia shares: Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.
Location
Keizerslaan 20 - 1000 Brussels.
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There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!
In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:
A job full of variety with a top employer : Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Focus on personal growth and well-being at work : Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost. At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.
Development opportunities for a challenging career : At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.
A diverse team of passionate colleagues : Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.
These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!
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