Communications Manager

Communications Manager

ECCO – European Consulting Company

Brussels, Belgium

ECCO is a Brussels-based independent consultancy specialised in EU food policy and the management of trade associations in the food and food-related sectors. We are looking for a dynamic Communications Manager to join our team in February 2026 (exact date TBC).

The Responsibilities:

• Leading on and/or contributing to the drafting and delivery of communications strategies, as well as delivering comprehensive communications campaigns;
• Operating sometimes fully autonomously, sometimes with support from colleagues and/or external agencies;
• Organising industry-specific, in-person as well as virtual events, from the identification of venues and speakers to the surrounding marketing and publicity thereof;
• Overseeing and managing the work of external agencies/consultants;
• Engaging with the media/press as part of the strategy delivery/campaigns, but also on an ad-hoc basis where necessary;
• Occasional travel (several times a year) to meet members, stakeholders and attending events.

The Requirements:

• A relevant educational background (be it in communications or any other relevant degree);
• 3-5 years’ professional communications experience within an association OR a communications agency, ideally within the food industry sector/nutrition science field;
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and proven experience with managing events, both online and in person, including preparation and organisation of the event, liaison with organisers and speakers, promotion of the event and event reporting;
• Experience in managing external agencies and service providers;
• A solid knowledge of digital communications, with an ability to manage multi-lingual websites (CMS) and social media accounts (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), e-mailing campaign development (e.g., Mailchimp) and Canva;
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, or similar digital productivity tools, is desirable;
• Experience in media relations/PR outreach and stakeholder engagement, including managing media enquiries. Issues management would be an asset;
• Native or near-native fluency in English and have a good command of at least one other European language. In particular, a knowledge of French would be an asset;
• Familiarity with working independently but also being part of a dynamic multicultural team and working in an international environment.

About the Offer:

• Stimulating opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is looking for a challenge and to gain valuable experience in communications in the food industry sector;
• Use your skills and knowledge to advance the work of the food industry as part of a highly international, dynamic and motivated team;
• A competitive salary package and a hybrid working policy;
• Brussels-based. The candidate must have the right to work full-time in Belgium.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter to Amandine Riffault ([email protected]). Deadline for applications: 30^th January 2026. Applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged!