Communications Coordinator

EuropaBio, the leading voice for Europe’s thriving biotechnology sector, is seeking a highly motivated Communications Coordinator on an indefinite basis.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate eager to take initiative in a role that offers the opportunity to build experience in managing communications activities across teams and continue growing EuropaBio’s strong visibility. This is a varied role that includes coordination of communications for EuropaBio’s advocacy, campaigns, making use of digital content, social media, development of publications and relationships with the Brussels press.

This role would suit someone seeking to grow responsibility and leadership, building on existing professional experience within a dedicated communications position.

The role includes:

·        Provide communications support to EuropaBio Council teams and to the association as a whole.

·        Writing press releases and social media content

·        Media relations

·        Creative content creation

·        Coordinating campaigns

·        Tracking communications budget

Working alongside the Communications & Events Coordinator on:

·        General cross-sector communications activities

·        Ad-hoc project management (annual report, biomanufacturing summit, etc)

·        Graphic design

·        New member onboarding

·        Website maintenance

·        Event support

Profile

The successful candidate will:

·        Have a degree in communications or equivalent relevant qualification

·        Have 2-3 years working experience, preferably with association positions

·        Be fluent in both written and spoken English (working language), with additional EU languages considered an advantage; a high standard of both written and spoken English is essential for office communications.

·        A passion for communication, strong communication skills and a general gift for engaging and connecting people

·        Proactive approach to finding communication opportunities and developing impactful and engaging messaging

·        Strong team working capability

·        Current experience of online and social media management

·        Knowledge of WordPress, Canva and other media platforms

·        A first experience in project management and event management

·        Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines across teams

·        A strong sense of personal responsibility for leading projects from start to conclusion and delivery 

·        Excellent listening, diplomatic and consensus building skills

·        Hold full authorization to work in Belgium

·        Be available to start as soon as possible.

Our commitment to you

·        Support for professional career development

·        An engaging position within a growing EuropaBio team of 12+ people

·        Motivated colleagues and expert membership at the top of their field who readily impart knowledge and who work across teams;

·        A comfortable central Brussels office space (combines closed and open plan) with an excellent view and an abundant supply of coffee and the occasional cake;

·        Structured teleworking, combining home and office-based working;

·        Generous benefits (see below)

Terms and conditions

At EuropaBio we value work-life-balance. Staff well-being is of the utmost importance to us, and we provide a great deal of flexibility to members of staff.

You will be offered a full-time open-ended position (CDI), 40 hours/week.

Working hours are from 09:00 until 18:00 Monday – Friday.

In addition to 20 legal holidays, 12 RTT days and end-of-year closing.

Hospital, travel and group insurance.

Salary scale for the role: 2.700 € to 3.499 € gross/month, depending on experience.

Meal vouchers of 8€/day worked.

Public transport costs.

Possibility to telework 2 days/week

Teleworking stipend.