Communications and Outreach Coordinator (Maternity cover)

Eurhonet - European Housing Network

Hours
38 hours per week

Length of contract
1 year

Start date
September 2025

About the Organisation

Eurhonet – the European Housing Network – is a network of 39 public and social housing providers committed to delivering excellent services. Our mission is to promote learning and development to better serve our tenants, neighbourhoods, and society. We collaborate, learn from each other, and develop new ideas together.

Eurhonet’s work centers around the needs of our tenants and the professional development of our employees. Eurhonet currently has members from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. We all have the same ambition: to improve our professional performance by sharing best practices, developing our skills, and creating a common view of excellence in the public and social housing sector.

About the role

You will lead the day-to-day external communication of Eurhonet, taking ownership of the key messages to be transmitted across all public channels, including Eurhonet’s LinkedIn account, website, and public events. You will have the opportunity to fulfil our communications activities for a variety of audiences, including European housing associations, the broader housing community, and the wider public. We expect you to work closely with our members to ensure they are informed about Eurhonet events, as well as support our Managing Director in the drive for new members.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation of our communications and outreach activities, ensuring all messaging aligns with our aims and ambitions;
• Writing, producing, and publishing communications in English, including our Annual Report, best practices, news articles, and presentations;
• Managing the content and structure of the Eurhonet website (WordPress);
• Producing content for and managing our LinkedIn account;
• Producing content for e-newsletters (Mailchimp);
• Supporting the organization and delivery of online and in-person events;
• Leading the communications work package for an EU-funded project (ERASMUS+), subject to project acceptance;
• Managing the production of a printed booklet to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Eurhonet;
• Producing marketing materials in line with Eurhonet’s visual identity; and
• Assisting with the administrative tasks associated with the running of the network.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role and in an international environment;
• Experience in using WordPress, Mailchimp, and Canva;
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
• Experience in developing and executing social media engagement strategies;
• Experience in engaging stakeholders, such as partner organizations and other external bodies;
• Self-confidence and ability to pitch ideas;
• Ability to work independently and assess when to engage the help of others; and
• Excellent advisory skills and confidence in giving advice and information to senior managers.
• Experience in social housing;
• Experience working in EU-funded projects;
• Experience as web editor and social media manager; and
• Command of languages other than English (with a preference for French, Spanish, and Italian).

Required Qualifications

• Higher university degree or equivalent qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations;

Compensation & Benefits

• Lunch Vouchers
• Public transport monthly subscription
• Occasional teleworking 
• Commuting allowance
• Holiday allowance

Conditions of employment

• You need to be eligible to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Square de Meeûs 18, 1050, Brussels office
• Occasional travel in Europe

How to apply

• If you are excited by this opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit a cover letter that addresses the required qualifications, skills, competencies, a short CV, and two reference contacts to [email protected]

Interviews

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews will take place at the Eurhonet offices.

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