Communications Manager


The European Food Information Council, EUFIC, is a non-profit organisation providing science-based information on nutrition and health, food safety and quality, to health and nutrition professionals, educators, and the media, in a manner that promotes consumer understanding.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Communications Manager, ideally with a scientific background. This high profile position is a crucial central role in EUFIC, supporting EUFIC project managers (mostly PhD scientists), and reporting to the Director General.

EUFIC is a membership based association, but is not an advocacy association. EUFIC receives funding from companies of the European food and drinks industries, and from the European Commission on a project basis.
Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop further EUFIC’s external communication tools, such as the websites www.eufic.org (in 11 languages and averaging 0.5 million visit sessions per month), podcasts and webinars with scientists and opinion leaders
• Develop strategic communications plan as part of the overall EUFIC Plan and Vision
• Manage Communications budget
• Manage the production of internal communications to Member companies, such as the quarterly reports, and Annual Review, with support from EUFIC staff, and EUFIC Extranet for Members
• For each EUFIC project, work with the EUFIC project manager to develop and implement an appropriate communication plan.
• Accountable for and deliver EUFIC communication and dissemination commitments to EU-financed research projects, on time and within budget
• Recruit, manage and develop appropriate interns to support delivery of communication work plans
• Develop and manage contact with journalists; develop relationships, produce and disseminate press releases as required; develop EUFIC’s on-line media guide and expert database for media contact
• Represent EUFIC at certain meetings, Stakeholder platforms, EU Institutions, as appropriate

The Profile

• University degree in a relevant field and minimum 5 years working experience in communications.
• Ideally a science background, or further qualification in science communication
• Strategic and creative thinker, with knowledge of developing, implementing and evaluating communication activities
• Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills, with English mother tongue (or full proficiency), plus another European language
• Excellent understanding of new communications media and social media/networking sites
• Enthusiastic to learn about food-related issues
• Strong team player, and willingness to work in a small, committed and dynamic team

Location: Brussels
EUFIC offers a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Start Date: From April 1st

To apply, please send to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , a cv, with covering letter that describes your experience, current salary, and skills to address the specific activities listed, and what you could contribute to EUFIC going forward, before March 15th.