Communications and Policy Manager

European Regions Research & Innovation Network

Hours
40 hours per week

About the Organisation

European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) is a well-known Brussels-based platform that gathers around 120 regional organizations from more than 20 European countries. ERRIN supports members in developing their R&I ecosystems, brings a place-based perspective to European research and innovation policy and funding, and facilitates access to project opportunities for members.

About the role

Communication is at the core of ERRIN’s mission, connecting territorial research and innovation ecosystems with European policy. The Communications and Policy Manager will drive ERRIN’s strategic communication and ensure its implementation, with support from the whole team.

Key objectives of the role include increasing ERRIN’s visibility within the EU research and innovation environment in Brussels, providing ERRIN members with timely and tailored insights into new opportunities and developments, and ensuring agile and effective planning of communication activities in collaboration with the wider team.

The Communication and Policy Manager will closely follow the developments of EU R&I policy and funding, including the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034. In addition to understanding the broader R&I policy landscape, the role requires keeping a close connection with ERRIN’s Working Groups clustered under thematic priority areas of work.

The Communications and Policy Manager will collaborate with the Working Group facilitators and project managers to ensure clear and effective communication, increasing visibility of Working Group activities and related policy developments. The Communications and Policy Manager will also oversee the ERRIN website to ensure consistency and high-quality content.

The ERRIN website serves as a central hub for the ERRIN network’s communication and for ERRIN services dedicated to members and their stakeholders. Communication is your passion, and you thrive on turning complex EU policy developments into clear, engaging, and high-impact communication.

You enjoy shaping narratives, setting direction, and ensuring that messages reach the right audiences at the right time. You are comfortable working at a strategic level while also overseeing delivery, quality, and consistency across communication channels.

Responsibilities

Strategic & High-Impact Communication:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of ERRIN’s communication strategy to maximise impact across various channels
• Work closely with the Director and the Policy and Engagement Manager to support the network’s advocacy efforts and ensure that the policy messages are communicated strategically to strengthen the place-based dimension of R&I policy and funding
• Advise the team on communication priorities, messaging, and timing

Coordination of Communication Activities:

• Plan and coordinate ERRIN’s communication work within the team, including managing an internal communications calendar and organising regular communication catch-ups to ensure alignment and timely delivery
• Plan and oversee ERRIN’s social media presence in collaboration with the Communications and Project Officer
• Oversee and further develop ERRIN’s bi-weekly newsletter
• Coordinate drafting and publication of the ERRIN annual report

Content Creation & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure a strategic and consistent narrative of policy activities within ERRIN and communicate that effectively
• Oversee the overall communication to ensure high quality and consistency across all communication channels
• Create communication campaigns for key ERRIN activities and events
• Work with the team to deliver innovative, impactful, and fit-for-purpose messaging

Website:

• Work with communication colleagues to update and maintain the website and assume an administrator role for the site
• With support from the team, develop content and new online services for ERRIN members
• Liaise with the website developers to organise structural changes on the website

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of previous experience in communications in the field of EU affairs and policy communications
• Native and full professional proficiency in English
• Experience in working with local and regional governments and their stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of the EU R&I policy and funding
• Experience in website content management and creation, as well as using a range of communication tools and CMS
• Familiarity with the functioning and needs of a membership association
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills
• Ability to efficiently set and handle multiple deadlines and priorities

Compensation & Benefits

• Hospitalisation and healthcare insurance
• Meal vouchers and a transport pass for Brussels.
• One day off per month on top of annual leave.
• Healthy work-life balance

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Applicants are requested to send a one-page letter clearly describing their experience related to the requirements, including the possible starting date, and a CV to [email protected].
• Please mention "ERRIN Communications and Policy Manager" in the subject of the email.
• The application deadline is 20th February at 17.00 CET.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so successful candidates may be contacted early.

Interviews

• Interviews will take place on 25th February.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Policies

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