Chief Communications & Brand Lead, Climate Transport

Transport & Environment; Elsene; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport & Environment in Brussels (Ixelles) is seeking a Senior Director of Communications to lead the organisation’s communications strategy and team. You will shape narratives, build coalitions with NGOs and EU institutions, and ensure brand integrity across media and digital channels.

As SMT member, you’ll steward crisis planning, horizon scanning, and audience engagement, delivering high-impact campaigns that advance decarbonisation of transport.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in communications and campaigns with senior leadership experience.
• Interest in EU, transport or climate topics is a plus.
• Proven ability to translate complex issues into compelling stories.
• Experience with data storytelling, social/new media, video and use of AI.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the overall communications strategy.
• Lead a high-performing team across offices and manage budgets.
• Develop annual strategies for media, PR and digital content.
• Build relationships with journalists and secure visible media coverage.
• Ensure editorial standards across publications and online content.
• Crisis management planning and rapid communications decisions.
• Horizon scanning for opportunities in media and audience trends.
• Foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture within the team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communications strategy

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

EU institutions networks

Use of AI in comms

Tools

AI in communications

Job description

Transport & Environment in Brussels (Ixelles) is seeking a Senior Director of Communications to lead the organisation’s communications strategy and team. You will shape narratives, build coalitions with NGOs and EU institutions, and ensure brand integrity across media and digital channels.

As SMT member, you’ll steward crisis planning, horizon scanning, and audience engagement, delivering high-impact campaigns that advance decarbonisation of transport.