BPIE Brussels is looking for an experienced communications manager to contribute to the success story of BPIE and to its further development.  The position offers perspectives for growth and professional development on operational and strategic levels. Working in a SME-size non-profit organisation entails flexibility, agility and independence. Our new Communications Manager will join the Communications team and report directly to our Head of Communications to support BPIE deliver efficient and impactful communications, while working closely with all BPIE departments, media, external service providers and various groups of stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project management: Lead BPIE project communication activities from a diverse range of income sources (ie: EU LIFE, H2020, philanthropic organisations), including budgeting, monitoring and reporting
• Draft, edit and design articles, publications (policy or research oriented), brochures, newsletters and other print or digital communication material dedicated to large-scale dissemination for BPIE projects, including Horizon2020-funded projects
• Successfully manage relationships with a number of external providers (graphic designers, proofreaders), and lead editorial process for BPIE publications ensuring high quality standards and attention to detail
• Organise memorable events that get people talking with each other, webinars that people actually want to join (and participate in!), press conferences that give journalists the best story they didn’t know they needed to write about, and other seminars and events
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of project proposals
• Ensure smooth relations and processes with BPIE’s research team and other external project partners
• Actively contribute to evolving BPIE’s organisational communication strategy
• Developing and implementing effective communications strategies to achieve project KPIs
• Develop compelling narratives that make the case for climate mitigation and adaptation of the built environment towards a range of stakeholders including policymakers, media, industry and advocacy communities
• Develop and implement long and short-term focused strategic communications plans, effectively monitoring KPIs
• Stay abreast of key policy developments in Europe and globally related to BPIE’s focus of work
• Support the management of BPIE’s social media accounts and website
• Represent BPIE at selected meetings and workshops

QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher education or equivalent professional training in relevant discipline, such as Political Science, History, Communications, or Journalism
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of H2020 project management (communications work packages) is a strong asset
• Strong critical thinking and creativity: loves getting into complex new topics and finding ways to effectively transmit them to the right audiences
• Impact-driven, motivated to work in a think tank environment and make research results exciting and relevant to a diverse audience
• Good experience coordinating communication campaigns and managing multiple campaigns/projects at once
• Experience in liaising with stakeholders from the private sector, national governments, and EU institutions
• Excellent organisational skills, highly autonomous and pro-active
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Digital native - strong skills with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), CMS such as Wordpress, Canva, CRM platforms
• Good ability to prioritise and manage several tasks at the same time while respecting deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, primarily in Europe
• Kind and constructive team player with good interpersonal skills

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications should be submitted in English and online via this online application form no later than 19th of October 2024.

CONDITIONS

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