Senior Communications Officer

Seas At Risk

About the Organisation

Seas At Risk is an association of environmental organisations from across Europe, working together to ensure that life in our seas and oceans is abundant, diverse, climate resilient, and not threatened by human activities. Its mission is to promote ambitious policies for marine protection at the European and international levels. With over 30 members representing the majority of European countries, Seas At Risk speaks for millions of citizens who care deeply about the health and well-being of seas and oceans.

Headquartered in Brussels, Seas At Risk has strong connections with the European institutions and with the UN and regional bodies responsible for seas and oceans, as well as with other like-minded organisations in Europe and around the world. This, together with our expertise and solid membership base, makes Seas At Risk a powerful voice, championing the cause of healthy seas and oceans for over 30 years.

About the role

We are looking for a creative and experienced Senior Communications Officer to join our Communications Team. Reporting to the Communications Director, you will lead on strategy, content creation, and media engagement to raise SAR’s profile and impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and implement communications strategies for one or more of SAR’s key policy areas.
• Contribute to the organisation-wide communications strategy and annual planning.
• Develop media and campaign messages and stories based on robust data and evidence, aiming to influence policymakers across Europe.
• Produce and edit high-quality content, including newsletters, briefings, reports, and brochures.
• Manage the SAR website design, content updates, and optimisation.
• Create compelling visual content (graphics, infographics, videos, animations) using tools such as Canva and Adobe.
• Build and maintain strong media relations; draft press releases and conduct media monitoring.
• Manage SAR’s social media channels; develop content and provide performance analytics.
• Identify new conversations, social movements, and opportunities, and support the team in seizing new opportunities to increase our media and campaigns' impact.
• Lead on communications for events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with EU institutions, member organisations, and NGO partners.
• Provide expert communications advice to staff and support coalition work.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by supporting grant writing, budget planning, and reporting.
• Manage communications budgets and oversee external contractors and service providers.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• At least 6 years of professional experience in communications
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Proven experience with digital tools, web content management, and multimedia production.
• Solid understanding of the EU institutions and marine/environmental policy is an asset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international team.
• Commitment to SAR’s mission and values.
• Experience conceiving and directing public-facing campaigns and crafting campaign-style messages.
• A track record of engaging and developing relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Experience working in coalitions and developing strong networks and relationships with EU institutions, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Preferably within the NGO, environmental, and political sectors, and a relevant university degree or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

• 32 days of paid leave
• Competitive salary 
• Coupled with various benefits
• Holiday bonus
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance 
• Lunch vouchers
• Working from home and representation allowances
• Contribution to public transport costs

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Please send an email to [email protected] with a CV in English, two references, a one-page cover letter, your name & surname, and in the subject line "Senior
  Communications Officer" 
• The self-assessment scorecard.
• A sample of a communications strategy that you have developed in the past.
• An article or any other written material representing your writing skills in English.

Interviews

• Interviews will begin the week commencing 11th August.

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