Communication Officer

New European Reuse Alliance

Hours
38 hours per week

About the Organisation

New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) is a non-profit business association representing organisations that develop, operate, and promote reusable packaging across Europe. Our members cover the full reuse value chain, including manufacturing, logistics, washing, digital solutions, and service provision, across multiple sectors such as HORECA, FMCG, e-commerce, and transport packaging.

Founded in 2022 and based in Brussels, New ERA advocates for ambitious, practical, and economically viable EU policies that accelerate the transition from single-use packaging to well-designed reuse systems.

Representing over 80 businesses and 8 sectoral and national reuse associations, New ERA focuses on three core objectives:

• Influence policy: advocate for policies that support competitive reuse and refill packaging systems.
• Strengthen the industry: contribute to the development of the reuse ecosystem with actionable insights, market intelligence, and clear guidelines.
• Foster collaboration: Build a platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge and promote cross-border networking.

About the role

New ERA is looking for a Communication Officer to support and implement the association’s communications activities across policy, membership, and external outreach. This is a hands-on role, ideal for an early-career professional with some experience in EU-level communications who is looking to deepen their expertise in trade association communications, policy, and sustainability-related storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of communication, EU policy, industry, and sustainability, gaining direct exposure to EU decision-making processes and contributing to the visibility of a fast-growing European trade association.

Responsibilities

• Content creation: Draft, edit, and tailor high-quality content for different audiences across channels (website, newsletters, social media, publications, press releases, presentations, and other communications materials).
• Media support: Support the dissemination of New ERA’s publications, initiatives, and events, including drafting announcements and liaising with relevant media and partners.
• Website management: Keep the New ERA website up to date, including news, resources, and publications, ensuring content is accurate, clear, and well-structured.
• Visual communications: Create strong visuals and templates for day-to-day communications and presentations, in line with New ERA’s visual identity.
• Member and stakeholder engagement: Support communication and coordination with members and partners, including gathering inputs, showcasing members’ work, and supporting joint communication activities.
• Events: Support the organisation and promotion of webinars, workshops, and in-person events (logistics, invitations/registration, speaker coordination, and follow-up communications).
• Analytics: Track website and social media performance and use insights to improve reach and engagement.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience and Background:

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, preferably in the EU context (EU institutions, industry associations, NGOs, consultancy companies).
• Familiarity with EU policy, sustainability, and the circular economy.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong writing and editing skills in English, with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences.
• Sound understanding of EU institutions and policy processes, with a strong interest in developing this expertise.
• Genuine interest in sustainability and the circular economy.
• Comfortable working across digital channels and formats.
• Proficiency in:
  • Design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Website editing (WordPress)
  • Email marketing (Mailchimp)
  • Social media (LinkedIn)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a small, dynamic team.

Education and Languages:

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken), additional EU languages are an asset.

Personal Qualities:

• Proactive, curious, and adaptable.
• Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented.
• Motivated by impact and committed to accelerating the transition to reuse.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, political science, environmental studies or related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of teleworking.
• Holidays: Standard legal holidays (20 days) plus 4 additional days off.
• Meal vouchers, teleworking allowance, and transport allowance

Working locations

• Brussels office with occasional travel across Europe.

How to apply

• If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and possess the required skills, send us your CV and cover letter by 25th January to the following email address: [email protected].
• The subject line of the email must have: "Communication Officer - First name, Last name."

Return to listing