Brussels-Based Senior Director of Communications

T&E; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

T&E, Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport, seeks a Senior Director of Communications to lead and implement the organisation’s communications strategy from Brussels. You will build and guide a high-performing team, shaping media, digital content and PR, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating with the Senior Management Team.

You will drive crisis management, horizon scanning, and brand stewardship while fostering an entrepreneurial culture and strong cross-office

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of professional experience in communications and campaigns, including senior leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the organization’s communications strategy across all channels.
• Lead a high-performing team and manage departmental budgets.
• Develop annual strategies for media, public relations, and digital content.
• Build relationships with journalists and secure high-impact media coverage.
• Ensure brand consistency and editorial standards across publications, web, and social content.
• Develop crisis communication plans and guide strategic responses.
• Identify opportunities from political, media, and audience trends (horizon scanning).
• Foster a culture of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Data storytelling

AI in communications

Coalition building

Job description

T&E, Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport, seeks a Senior Director of Communications to lead and implement the organisation’s communications strategy from Brussels. You will build and guide a high-performing team, shaping media, digital content and PR, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating with the Senior Management Team.

You will drive crisis management, horizon scanning, and brand stewardship while fostering an entrepreneurial culture and strong cross-office