Associate Director of Strategic Communications/Head of the Comms and Events Team

European Policy Centre

About the Organisation

European Policy Centre (EPC) is a leading think tank based in Brussels, dedicated to providing independent, high-quality research and policy advice on European Union (EU) affairs. Established in 2007, the EPC’s mission is to contribute to the development of sound and evidence-based EU policies through its research, publications, and events. The European Policy Centre publishes various reports, policy briefs, and articles on these subjects, and it regularly collaborates with other think tanks, academic institutions, and governmental organisations.

About the role

The European Policy Centre is a leading independent think tank in the heart of Brussels, providing balanced, impactful research to progress the goals of our mission for greater European integration. In the context of the volatile, fast-moving world marked by profound change and deep, consecutive crises, the EPC is recruiting an Associate Director of Strategic Communications/Head of the Comms and Events to co-lead the EPC into the future.

This means promoting our thought leadership, maximising our impact in EU policy and public debates, and maintaining and strengthening our position as a leading think tank. The incumbent will be a member of the EPC’s Management Team with a horizontal strategic role and vertical managerial responsibilities with regard to the Communications and Events Team.

The successful candidate will have sharp political instincts combined with an experienced capacity to respond to rapidly changing European and global events. He/She/They will already have, or quickly develop, an in-depth knowledge of the EPC’s publications and events in order to be able to craft key messages targeting the relevant actors to maximise our impact in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Comms and Events team works with all EPC programmes to enhance our communications and maximise our impact
• EPC website and social media channels are managed professionally
• EPC’s publications, podcasts and audio-visual products are of top quality
• EPC’s events are planned and communicated professionally to enhance the EPC’s overall strategic goals and messages
• Communication and Events Team is fully included in the EPC’s organisational development and grounded in the values of the organisation
• Project management approach is taken to work across the team, including procurement
• Media Officer builds and deepens relationships with journalists in Brussels and, potentially, in the member states.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of proven management and communications experience with prior leadership roles
• Team player who is diligent and organised with a strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• In tune with the news cycle of today’s media environment, including online and social media platforms
• Engaged with and experienced in EU affairs and committed to European integration
• Able to digest large amounts of information and know how to disseminate it for the best impact
• Experience in think tanks and/or not-for-profit organisations is an asset, but candidates from the corporate or public sectors are also encouraged to apply
• Proficient in written and spoken English; knowledge of French, Dutch or German is also useful.

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive Benefits Package
• Other Benefits

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send an email to Emma Woodford, Chief Operating Officer, at [email protected] with a CV, 2 references, and a cover letter, Your Name, with the subject line "AD StratComms" by 9th June 2025 at 5 PM

How to apply

• Due to the high number of applications we normally receive, we can only contact shortlisted candidates.

Policies

The EPC is an equal opportunities organisation. We value diversity and particularly encourage applicants from sectors of society that are not well represented in Brussels think tanks, Brussels-based civil society or European policy making.

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