Kellen is the leading professional services firm dedicated to creating, managing and advising EU and global trade associations and interest groups.
Are you a highly motivated & skilled Senior Manager Communications and Stewardship?
At Kellen Brussels, we are looking for a seasoned professional to join the client team operating the association of European automotive and industrial battery manufacturers (EUROBAT).
Your main role will be to:
- Provide high quality strategic advice to the industry association covering energy, transport and battery supply chain sectors regarding its planning of communication goals and objectives.
- Proactively manage implementation of the communication strategy, goals and PR activities of the association, in close cooperation with the association leadership and the staff team.
- Monitor and drive topic of material stewardship and implement programme, covering the full battery value chain.
- Manage and lead External Communication Cluster meetings, consisting of Task Forces Marketing and Material Stewardship.
- Hands-on design and delivery of communication messages and presentations in an attractive, precise and expert manner.
- Join the senior client team and report to the Executive Director of EUROBAT.
In order to achieve this you will be:
- Identifying the best strategies to communication programs that aim at advocating key policies and positions as well as promoting and protecting the association’s and sector’s image and brand.
- Representing the association as well as building and maintaining high level relationships with key stakeholders, in particular EU Institutions, agencies and relevant European and national associations;
- Taking the lead in and overseeing drafting and executing of the annual communications plans, covering Paid, Earned, Shared and Owned channels and ensuring a 360° consistency with a focus on:
- Social media outreach: content planning, promotion and reporting
- Website: content planning, regular updates and analytics
- Copywriting and media relations: press releases for trade media, newsletters and press articles for specialised media, as well as managing media relations
- Internal communications: Sharepoint, members newsletters, ..
- Event and meeting organisation, both on- and off-line
- Producing and updating association assets: visual identity and branding, brochures, presentations, photo and video libraries, infographics, etc.
What we are looking for:
Must have’s
- Bachelor or University degree in Communications, PR or Marketing
- 7 to 10+ years’ experience in communications and PR, including messaging, branding, social media, spokesperson capabilities, crisis management
- Experience in or affinity with automotive and/or energy sectors
- Experience in or with EU or national associations are a plus
- Affinity and experience with Corporate Social Responsibility and Stewardship programs.
- Knowledge of the EU Institutions and their functioning and good network of contacts in EU institutions.
- Understanding of EU legislation and regulations is an asset.
- Digital savviness:
- Knowledge of photo/video editing and graphic design (Adobe, Illustrator, Canva,..)
- Expertise in social media and content management systems (WordPress,Drupal,..)
- Outstanding analytical/research skills and proven accuracy
- Very good writing, communicative and presentational skills
- Excellent written and spoken English and proficient knowledge of at least 1 other language
- Self-starter and strong team player, quality and result oriented and willing to work in an international environment
- Problem-solving skills – ability to work on different accounts
- Flexibility – ability to work under pressure
- Be a proactive team player
Nice to have’s
- Affinity with one of the following industries: Energy, Construction, Environment, Transport
- Experience with Associations and / or EU affairs
- Knowledge of the EU institutions
- Understanding of EU legislation and regulations
We offer:
- An attractive base salary and remuneration package commensurate with experience
- An international working environment with a leading firm
- Continuous training and professional development
Application process: Please send your CV and cover letter explaining your experience by mid-August to: Ariane Bruinen (ref: vacancy Senior Manager Communications & Stewardship 2023): recruitment@kellencompany.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information on Kellen www.kellencompany.com/Europe
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