Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean energy transition? smartEn is recruiting a Senior Communications and Events Manager.
smartEn is the European business association integrating the consumer-driven solutions of the clean energy transition to unleash their demand-side flexibility. Our 100+ members create opportunities for every home, car and business to support a reliable and decarbonised EU energy system.
You will be part of a dynamic, professional international team in the EU area in Brussels. You will lead an innovative approach to communication and events outreach to ensure smart visibility to both our sector and smartEn itself.
Main responsibilities
- Strategically conceptualise, propose and realise innovative communication campaigns and a broad spectrum of onsite and online events, covering both external and internal outreach
- Regularly align with other smartEn workstream managers on policy, research and EU projects to support external outreach
- Lead a team of 2 professional and fully dedicated officers supporting on both communication and events. Regularly report to the Executive Director
- Engage and coordinate smartEn members on dedicated initiatives by making optimal use of the Communication Task Force
- Develop engaging and informative content (press releases, articles, blogposts, invitations, etc.) that educates and inspires our internal and external audiences
- Strategically coordinate outsourced deliverables to external agencies and professionals
- Cooperate with aligned partners and shape joint initiatives
- Strengthen outreach with media and press, both at EU and national level
- Oversee budget spending in line with available resources
Desired skills and experience
- Interest in playing an active part in the clean energy transition
- University studies in communications, marketing or other relevant disciplines
- At least 7 years of relevant experience including management of team members and available resources
- Proven network of relevant stakeholders and media
- Strong organisational skills, autonomous and reliable, curious and creative mindset, flexible and cooperative team player
- Attention to detail, ability to pre-empt challenges
- Fluency in written and spoken English, conversational French and knowledge of an additional European language
- European citizenship/EU working permit
What we offer
- A meaningful job in a dynamic and growing business organisation driving decarbonisation through consumer empowerment
- A highly motivated and cooperative team, interaction with an engaged membership
- Possibility to travel for fairs and conferences across the EU and meet innovative companies supporting decarbonisation
- A full-time contract with possibility for professional growth
Application Information
smartEn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team. Please apply with a motivation letter and CV including your salary expectations in gross annual terms (13.92 months) to michael.villa@smarten.eu. Please quote “Senior Communications and Events Manager” as a subject of your e-mail. The deadline for applications is on Friday 14 June COB.
We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews.