COMMUNICATION MANAGER Job in Brussels 1000, Brussels Belgium

Our client is an organization that promotes the values of free and sustainable trade. They bring together representatives of hundreds of retailers, importers, brand companies, and national associations to improve the political and legal framework for trade in a sustainable way. They are now looking for an interim Communication Manager (Maternity leave replacement, 30 April to 30 August 2012).

You will be responsible for the communication, promotion and dissemination of news and activities. You will also be responsible to supervise the tasks of two Communication officers. With respect to specific tasks/activities the Communication manager may also supervise the activities of external experts/consultants. 

Your main responsibilities will the follow-up on the implementation of the communication strategy together with the Secretary General and a specialised communication and public relations agency. You will also be responsible for press releases, media relations and crisis communication. You will develop the concept and organisation of the Members annual event and coordinate the development and implementation of communication activities in DE, NL, CH together with local communication agencies. You will supervise the Communication officers in several projects: newletters, brochures, website review, webinars etc.. Finally, you wil coordinate the review of  the website together with an IT agency. Y

You have at least 6 years of professional experience, including 4 in communications or marketing, preferably with project management in an association. You have excellent English language skills, spoken and written (other languages, including French, German and Dutch are an asset). You also have good IT knowledge including experience in web 2.0 and CMS. We are looking for a candidate with a sense of initiative, creativity and the ability to provide strategic communications guidance to communication officers and other colleagues across all departments and countries.

Interested in this position? Please send your cv to: ayo-melodie.olawaiye@hays.com