EUROLAB is Recruiting: Communications & Policy Officer

The EUROLAB Secretariat is recruiting a Communications & Policy Officer to support its activities aimed at strengthening cooperation and exchange among its members and stakeholders. The successful applicant will work closely with the Secretary General, as well as the various experts within the member organisations, to promote and support the work programme of the Federation.

Starting date: January 2025

Responsibilities

· Support the work of the EUROLAB Technical Committee on Quality Assurance (TCQA) and the Working Groups – on Microsoft Teams platform;

· Engage & identify collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders;

· Coordinate and support the communications activities of EUROLAB (website, newsletter, LinkedIn, briefings, leaflets etc.);

· Organise online webinars, training and in-person meetings and events;

· Prepare presentations, short videos, visuals, graphics, etc;

· Follow-up and report on EU legislative proposals;

· Attend and report on meetings and seminars as appropriate;

Profile

· Fluency required in English (oral and written) and desirable in French;

· Previous work experience in relevant field;

· Master’s degree - preferred fields of study: Communications, Marketing, International Relations;

· Excellent writing, editing, oral communications, graphics and digital media skills;

· Quick learner who can easily adapt to the fast-paced workplace;

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

· Positive attitude, flexible, enthusiastic, energetic and motivated;

· Demonstrated interest in issues close to the laboratory field, including sustainability, food, energy efficiency, standardisation, metrology, etc.;

What we offer

· A full-time employment contract under Belgian legislation;

· A monthly work from home allowance in line with the legal requirements;

· Meal vouchers;

· Health insurance & hospitalisation;

· Flexible working conditions with a preference for teleworking;

· Experience of working in an international association based in Brussels but acting globally;

· Opportunity to work closely with members’ experts and learn about EUROLAB members’ engagement at EU and international levels in a highly diverse business;

· Work in a small and dynamic, international team with exposure to a broad range of European and international issues.

If you are interested in the above position, please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your motivations and qualifications as soon as possible to Ms Laura Martin at info@eurolab.org.

The deadline to apply is Friday, 6 December 2024. Interviews will be held online the following week.