Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions is looking for a Head of Communication (Maternity Cover)

The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) is looking to recruit a Head of Communication to reinforce its Communication and Events team in Brussels, during a Maternity leave for a period of 9 months (December 2024 – September 2025)

• Job Title: Head of Communications

• Type of contract: CDD under Belgian Law

• Salary range: €3,000 – €3,400 monthly gross salary depending on experience (plus meal vouchers, reimbursement of Brussels monthly travel pass and supplementary health insurance – DKV)

• Location: Travel within Europe might be required.

• Application procedure: Please send by Wednesday 20 of November at the latest a one-page cover letter in English explaining how your experience and education are relevant to the position and a CV in English to jobs@cpmr.org, to the attention of Ms Ana Cano-Manuel Ávila, with subject “Head of Communication + Your full name”

• Interviews: Interviews will be organised on a rolling basis during the month of November. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Starting date: December 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the CPMR top management (Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General), you will manage the CPMR Communications team, contributing to the internal and external communications and event activities of the CPMR, namely:

• Managing the Communications and Events team for delivering effective communication both internally and externally;

• Proposing and coordinating communications campaigns and actions, in line with current European developments and the fields of action of the CPMR, in close coordination with the policy and Geographical Commission teams;

• Drafting news articles and press releases, in line with CPMR actions and close coordination with the CPMR top management, Presidency and Vice-Presidencies

• Managing CPMR Social Media channels on a daily basis;

• Preparing the tri-annual newsletter of the CPMR;

• Overviewing all the communication aspects around CPMR events and meetings, in coordination with the CPMR Events & Marketing Officer;

• Delivering communications-related tasks within several EU projects the CPMR is involved in;

• Contributing to the organisation and communication of CPMR statutory meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential work experience and educational background:

• Higher education qualifications in a relevant field (Communication, Journalism, Public Relations)

• A very high level of proficiency in English

• Strong written communication skills

• 2 – 5 years of proven experience in communication related to EU affairs

• Knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions

Advantageous and desirable experience:

• Experience in managing a small team

• Experience working in an international environment

• Experience with social media and community management

• Knowledge and/or experience working with local or regional governments, European institutions or membership associations

• Knowledge and/or interest in EU policies of particular relevance to local and regional governments

• Experience in working with EU funded projects

• Proficiency in at least another European language (particularly French) is a strong asset

DESIRABLE PERSONAL SKILLS

• You are a team player, able to coordinate efficiently the work of small team, all while having a hands-on attitude

• You are a proactive and dynamic colleague; eager to propose new ideas and support the team

• You are capable of working in a relatively autonomous and structured way but can quickly adapt to and manage unexpected and complex or politically sensitive situations

• You have a good understanding of intercultural contexts and are able to handle different working cultures with diplomacy

• You have a positive and flexible attitude to work

• You enjoy coordinating with your team members to achieve the best possible results

• You pay attention to every detail and have a keen eye for branding and design

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you require further information on the position and tasks you are welcome to contact Ana Cano-Manuel Ávila, Communications Director (ana.canomanuel@crpm.org)