Communications Manager for an International Association

Our client is an international association in the field of medical research. They coordinate clinical trials worldwide in partnership with their 50+ member organisations. Their Brussels HQ gathers +/- 30 staff and is located in Woluwe.  They are today expanding and are looking for a diligent Communications Manager to work as part of their closely knit Communications Team.

Purpose of the role

To provide leadership with regard to the association’s communications and public relations needs; in collaboration with the other Communications Managers helping to formulate the association’s communications strategy and developing related content.

Job description:

• Working closely together with the whole Communications Team and other departments on specific projects (e.g. website, social media, Annual Report, journal, newsletters, press campaigns, etc.)
• Contributing to the development of the annual communications strategy in line with the overall vision, mission and objectives of the association; raising awareness about the association’s clinical trials and research programmes; optimising interactions and synergies with the communications units of the association’s members
• Watching trends in communication tools (tech-savvy) and implementing new ones in order to develop the association’s digital communication tools
• Using the latest communication technologies to make creative graphics, podcasts, videos, social media graphics, brochures, PowerPoint templates, etc. Working with Photoshop & InDesign, among others.
• Contributing to the development and updating of the association’s website and social media; participating in content creation, posting and page design (English, Dutch, French) while taking into account SEO/SEA & analytics
• Creating, writing, editing and proofreading various materials in a variety of styles; including scientifically accurate lay language, tailored to different audiences: web content, clinical trial descriptions, annual reports, brochures, press releases, and other documents (including also templates and slide presentations)
• Planning, preparing or supervising the preparation and dissemination of electronic and print newsletters and Annual Report; amongst other publications (flyers, trial descriptions, booth material, etc.)
• Helping to maintain the contacts database for mailings
• Participating in press and public relations campaigns and events, e.g. researches / drafting press releases, managing media lists and contact databases, conducting media monitoring using related tools, …
• Contributing to the promotion and achievement of a consistent style and message across internal and external communications
• Liaising with scientific and other units in the HQ to develop attractive and compelling communication materials
• Coordinating and overseeing the work of freelancers or vendors in connection with specific projects
• Performing a variety of general and specific administrative functions as well as other duties as assigned

Profile:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations
• You have at least 3-5 years of professional experience in a position as Communications Manager or Communications Coordinator
• You have outstanding spoken and written skills in English, as well as a fluent level in Dutch or French
• You are a “tech-savvy” and particularly at ease with digital communication tools (social media platforms, media monitoring, websites, emailing, …)
• You are very comfortable with a wide variety of technical and creative software packages and are eager to learn new ones (CRM, iRaiser, Adobe Creative Cloud, Hootsuite, Canva, Mailchimp, Cision, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)
• You are interested in scientific topics as well as in non-profit activities
• You are well organised and problem-solving oriented
• You have strong multitasking skills and you are able to re-prioritise if and when needed
• You are resourceful and creative, able to think out of the box
• You operate well within a diverse team, you have a flexible and consensual approach
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and ethics
• And, last but not least, you are a positive and enthusiastic individual who is eager to contribute to the success of a key international player in the field of medical research

Offer:

• Contract: a fixed-term contract of 1 year (full time), possibility to receive a permanent contract after 1 year
• Starting date: as soon as possible!
• Salary & benefits: a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including luncheon vouchers (€8,00), Eco vouchers (€ 250/year), health insurance, pension scheme, full reimbursement of transport costs, mobile phone, telework allowance, 26 holiday days
• Working hours: 38h00/week with homeworking possibilities (several days/week)
• Location: the offices are located in Woluwe and are accessible by public transport (metro/tram/bus) or by car (parking spots available)
• The opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and for an organisation, which genuinely makes a difference!