Communication Manager South

hace 2 días

Bilbao, España PKF-VMB Belgium A tiempo completo

EIT Food is Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, working to make the food system more sustainable, healthy and trusted by consumers. Established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in 2017, EIT Food is a fast-growing partnership organisation focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation in the food sector.

EIT Food is a member organisation bringing together key industry players, agri-food startups, research centres and universities from across Europe representing the food value chain in Europe. In addition to thematic leadership, EIT Food is also responsible for coordinating a multi-million euro EU grant allocation from the EIT and distributing it among its partners and stakeholders for the implementation of projects.

EIT Food headquarters (HQ) are based in Leuven (Belgium) and it has 5 regional offices (Co-Location Centres or CLCs) in Europe (based in Poland, Spain, Germany, the UK and Belgium), each working with and for partners in several EIT Food partner countries.

The Communication Manager will be responsible for supporting and implementing communication activities to promote and increase the visibility of EIT Food in Southern Europe. You will also assist in the development of activities within the portfolio of instruments planned inside the EIT Food South strategy and liaise with key stakeholders in Southern Europe to perform initiatives at the highest standards. You will support the Communication Manager in her daily work and show confidence to coordinate projects by yourself.

As the Communication Manager, you will work across multiple teams, departments, and stakeholder groups to deliver impactful, ambitious and well-targeted messages in order to make the food system more sustainable, healthy and trusted for all.

We are looking for someone who will become a trusted colleague, collaborative and accustomed to working on different projects and tasks at the same time and to collaborate with the team . You will be a key member of our teams; to whom multiple teams across several departments will look for support about commitments and deliverables.

You will report to the Regional Communication and Events Manager in EIT Food South.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the implementation of communication activities related to EIT Food South projects and monitoring its progress. Operational support role in the implementation of the communication activities of EIT Food.
  • Manage the communication strategy of these specific projects, by setting direction, creating content, promoting campaigns and events and liaising with other colleagues to join forces and reach a broader audience.
  • For this position, the Communication Manager will be particularly involved in the strategy and execution of the communication of various projects. In these projects, it will be necessary that you cover all related actions about: activities plan, develop, develop any kind of events and meetings; create specific content in different channels and several final reports as well as documents and fact sheets.
  • You will have to provide communication support with outreach activities in paid campaigns, news and LinkedIn publications (and other social media channels if needed), create or coordinate educational and informative material (infographics, videos, etc.), organize and disseminate several workshops in South Europe as well as any other activity related to Communication.
  • Finally, you also need to supervise agencies, collaborators, calls and dissemination as well as data collection, reporting and all kinds of actions necessary and foreseen in them to improve visibility, communication and branding of these projects.

Other common tasks:

  • Brand management support: safeguard that all materials for dissemination and outreach follow the EIT Food brand guidelines to grow a strong brand identity.
  • Support in the creation of reports of communication activities including data and surveys.
  • Supporting the management team with the yearly reporting cycle.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communication, marketing or journalism, or equivalent professional experience/qualifications.
  • The ability to write good copy (native/C1/C2 English) for our different communication tools/to different communication targets.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish. Additional Southern European languages will be considered.
  • Very good command of Microsoft Office.
  • A passion for food, innovation and sustainability.
  • Strong experience with graphic design, especially Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva…
  • The ability to confidently communicate with our colleagues, partners & suppliers.
  • The ability to take ownership and initiative.

Work Experience

  • Minimum 3-4 years of relevant professional experience in communication-related field.
  • Experience in report writing, managing websites, social media platforms, production of content and design, media coverage.
  • Previous experience in copy-editing will be an asset.
  • Previous experience in agrifood project and/or European programs will be an advantage.

Bonus points if the candidate has

  • Previous communication experience or qualifications.
  • Some experience in the food sector or entrepreneurship is a clear plus.
  • International exposure and experiences abroad.
  • Experience in communication for a wider network with different native languages and cultures.

WHAT WE OFFER

Working at EIT Food means joining a team of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a better future through food innovation. We cultivate a culture of collaboration, inventiveness, inclusivity, and constructive feedback. All employees and contractors are encouraged to contribute their ideas and expertise towards our mission of creating a more sustainable and inclusive food system.
Together, we're making a real impact on the food industry and we're looking for talented individuals like you to join us.

CONTRACT TYPE

Full-time temporary position with a 6 month probationary period. Employment contract under the Spanish Labour Law.

LOCATION & TRAVEL FREQUENCY

EIT Food South office in Bilbao.
Business Travel within Europe can be expected.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates are asked to upload their CV and Cover Letter in English in electronic format to CV Warehouse before 9/1/2025 .

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview and may be asked to prove their background, qualifications, skills and experiences by providing relevant documents.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

EIT Food is an equal opportunity employer, offering each candidate matching the minimum obligatory qualifications and experiences an equal chance in employment and promotion procedures.

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