Communications Manager

Cosmetics Europe

About the Organisation

Cosmetics Europe is the European trade association for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Our members include cosmetics and personal care manufacturers, as well as associations representing our industry at the national level across Europe. Cosmetics Europe has been the voice of the cosmetics and personal care industry in Europe for more than 60 years. We work closely with policymakers to ensure that regulation is appropriate and effective.

We have an unrivalled knowledge of regulatory processes and how they impact our industry. The associations and companies that make up our members play a key role in shaping the regulatory and policy landscape that our industry operates in.

About the role

Cosmetics Europe, the Brussels-based European trade association of the cosmetic and personal care industry, has an immediate opening for a Communications Manager. An outcome-oriented team player with a strong interest in policy communication, able to work across diverse topics and collaborate effectively with Public Affairs, technical-regulatory, and scientific teams to deliver high-impact EU policy communication outcomes. As Communications Manager, you will be part of the Communications Department, leading Cosmetics Europe’s day-to-day communications and media activities to support the Association’s objectives.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and support the implementation of integrated communication campaigns with a focus on policy communication and proactive media/social media activities across all issues of relevance to Cosmetics Europe;
• Develop messaging frameworks and narrative positioning;
• Create engaging content for different audiences, including communication toolkits, infographics, annual reports, Op-Eds, website articles, social media content, etc.;
• Draft press releases and media statements, build and maintain relationships with journalists, and manage media inquiries
• Support the work of the association’s internal committees as required;
• Manage and oversee the work of external designers and agencies;
• Collaborate effectively across different, diverse teams and departments.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Experience & Skills Required:

• 4-6 years of relevant communications experience in an association, international company, EU institution, NGO, and consultancy
• A good understanding of EU policy-making processes and environment, and the key issues affecting the cosmetics sector.
• Proven editorial and writing skills
• Ability to clearly explain and communicate scientific and complex regulatory topics
• Hands-on experience with creating simple visual and video content using standard design and editing software
• Experience with traditional media is an asset, as is experience in event organisation or event-related communications.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented, service-minded, responsive, and proactive approach.

Required Qualifications

• A strong academic background

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive salary and fringe benefits package;
• A challenging position in a motivated and international team.
• A wide portfolio of responsibilities and opportunities within a strong and dynamic consumer goods industry sector.

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send an email to [email protected] with your CV and a short (max 1 page) cover letter outlining your motivation for this position, FAO Malgorzata Miazek, Communications Director, Cosmetics Europe, Avenue Hermann Debroux 40, Brussels, 1160. The application deadline is March 27th, 2026.

Interviews

• Only successful candidates fulfilling all the requirements will be short-listed.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prove their background, qualifications, skills and experiences by providing relevant documents. Telephone enquiries cannot be answered.

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