Communications and Public Engagement Manager

European Food Banks Federation

Hours
40 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

Start date
June/July 2026

About the Organisation

European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) is dedicated to supporting food banks across 30 European countries in their mission to alleviate hunger and reduce food loss and waste. As a leading NGO in Belgium and Europe, FEBA strives to create partnerships and mobilise resources that empower FEBA Members to deliver impactful results.

About the role

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on communications professional to ensure continuity, lead communications activities, and maintain momentum during this transition period. The role combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, with a strong focus on events, stakeholder engagement, and external visibility. A structured handover at the start of the contract and a transition period at the end will support effective knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & Public Engagement:

• Drive the implementation of an integrated communications and public engagement strategy.
• Ensure alignment of messaging with Policy & Advocacy and Fundraising priorities.
• Strengthen FEBA's positioning and external visibility at the EU level.
• Identify and develop opportunities for media coverage, partnerships, and thought leadership.

Planning, Performance & Resources:

• Lead the planning and prioritisation of communications activities across campaigns, events, and institutional initiatives.
• Monitor performance and adjust approaches based on results and organisational needs.
• Oversee budget planning, tracking, and reporting in collaboration with the Finance & Operations team.
• Ensure effective use of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.

Internal Coordination & Messaging:

• Act as the main communications focal point for internal teams.
• Translate technical and policy content into clear, accessible messaging.
• Ensure consistency of tone, narrative, and branding across the organisation.

Events & External Visibility:

• Lead the strategic use of events as tools for visibility, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence.
• Oversee event communications, including messaging, branding, and outreach.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams and external partners on planning and delivery.

Content, Channels & Engagement Oversight:

• Oversee FEBA's digital channels and content direction, ensuring coherence with strategic objectives.
• Guide content production and campaigns led by the Communications Officer
• Support member engagement activities from a communications perspective.

Team Management:

• Line manages the Communications Officer and Events & Communications Trainee.
• Provide direction on priorities, messaging, and delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination, planning, and execution across the team.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Education & Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, public affairs, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating or leading communications functions, ideally in an international or EU-level environment.
• Proven experience in event strategy and delivery, including high-level stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking with a strong delivery and execution mindset.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills in English (French is an asset).
• Ability to translate complex policy or technical topics into clear, engaging, and human-centred narratives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences (including senior-level stakeholders).
• Experience working cross-functionally (policy, fundraising, partnerships) in a collaborative environment.
• Solid understanding of digital communications, including content strategy and multi-channel campaigns.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of autonomy, sound judgement, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong familiarity with digital communications and collaboration tools (including Mailchimp, Canva, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, and Zoom).

Assets:

• Experience in advocacy, NGO, and membership-based organisations.
• Media relations experience.
• Exposure to EU institutions or international environments.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce).

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to occasionally travel abroad.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, and a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly home working allowance of €150 per month
• Monthly transport cost allowance of €50 per month
• Meal vouchers (Monizze) are provided with a face value of €10 for each day worked (employer contribution is €8.91 per day, employee contribution is €1.09 per day)
• DKV Hospitalisation insurance (for the employee, the affiliation is paid by the employer; the employee can affiliate his family members for a fee)
• 20 legal holidays per year, and pro rata to the number of days worked the previous year in Belgium
• 12 additional holidays (RTT) per year, each credited per actual month worked.
• Group Pension Plan scheme (Securex) with a 3% employer's contribution
• Prime fin d'année (End of year bonus based on the CP337)
• We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to accommodate our team members' preferences whenever possible.

Conditions of employment

• Candidates must have the right to work in Belgium.

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Brussels office and remotely

How to apply

• Interested candidates are invited to send their CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (1 page) in PDF format to [email protected], with the subject line 'Communications & Public Engagement Manager'. 
• The application deadline is Friday, 8th May 2026 at 17:00 CET

Interviews

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Policies

At FEBA, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact on the fight against food insecurity and food waste across Europe, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

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