FIA Job Opening: Director for European Advocacy

Overview

The Fusion Industry Association (FIA) is seeking a Director for European Advocacy to lead our advocacy and policy engagement across Europe. This senior-level role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of clean energy by driving policy, regulatory, and funding strategies that support the growth of commercial fusion energy.

The FIA is the leading voice of the private fusion energy industry, representing the 43 companies from around the world working to commercialize clean, safe, and limitless energy from fusion. Founded in 2021, the FIA is a dynamic, fast-growing policy and advocacy organization with global reach. We unite science, industry, and policy to accelerate the path to fusion energy on a timeline relevant to today’s climate and energy challenges.

As the FIA’s lead representative in Europe, the Director will engage directly with national governments, EU institutions, and international organizations such as the IAEA, IEA, and ITER. The successful candidate will execute a coordinated strategy to elevate fusion as a strategic energy and innovation priority across national and multilateral forums. This role reports to FIA’s CEO and collaborates closely with member companies and FIA’s Europe Committee.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advocacy in Continental European Capitals
  • Build high-level relationships with national governments, energy ministries, parliaments, and innovation agencies across key countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and others.
  • Promote national-level strategies, funding programs, and regulatory frameworks that advance private fusion development and commercialization.
  • Shape national narratives that position fusion as a critical clean energy and innovation solution.
• Engage with EU Institutions and European Regional Bodies
  • Represent FIA in Brussels to advocate for fusion-friendly regulation, public funding, and R&D coordination through EU bodies including the European Commission, Parliament, and key Directorate-Generals (RTD, ENER, GROW).
  • Support development of an EU Fusion Strategy that recognizes the private sector’s role and distinguishes fusion from fission regulation.
  • Coordinate with national delegations to ensure that EU-level decisions reflect national momentum.
• Expand Multilateral Engagement
  • Lead FIA’s engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),the International Energy Agency (IEA), and other relevant multilateral bodies to ensure recognition and support for private fusion initiatives.
  • Advocate for frameworks that facilitate international collaboration, IP access, and private sector participation in publicly funded projects.
• Drive Funding and Partnership Opportunities
  • Advocate for access to both EU-level and national public funding instruments, including Horizon Europe, Euratom, EIC, and country-specific innovation funds.
  • Promote public-private partnerships that support commercialization-stage fusion companies.
  • Build coalitions with cleantech, deeptech, and energy innovation stakeholders to align funding and regulatory priorities.
• Execute Strategy and Amplify FIA’s Voice
  • Develop FIA policy positions, strategy documents, and joint statements with input from FIA leadership, member companies and the Europe Committee.
  • Organize FIA events, advocacy missions, and public engagements across European cities and international venues.
  • Monitor and analyze developments in European and multilateral policy relevant to fusion, providing briefings and strategic recommendations to FIA leadership and members.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in energy policy, international affairs, or public advocacy in Europe, with a strong understanding of both national and multilateral policy systems.
• Demonstrated success engaging with European governments, EU institutions, and international energy organizations.
• Strong network across government, industry, and multilateral forums in clean energy, innovation, or advanced technology sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional European languages is necessary
• Strategic, proactive, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced, global policy environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Senior-level salary commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Flexible, remote-first work structure
• A high-impact leadership role in one of the world’s most exciting clean energy industries

How to Apply

• Please send a resume and short cover letter to FIA@fusionindustryassociation.org with the subject line: “Director for European Advocacy – Application.”
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin in July 2025.