European Communications Director — Policy & Campaign Leader

Hanson Search; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Search partners with a leading international ocean conservation organisation to appoint a Senior Communications Director in Brussels. You will lead an integrated European communications strategy, positioning the organisation as a leading voice on environmental protection in Europe.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Europe, you will work across EU member states, campaigns, science and policy teams to turn evidence into public support and policy outcomes.

Qualifications

• Director-level leadership in communications, PR or journalism.
• Proven track record delivering EU campaigns with policy outcomes.
• Strong PR across European markets, media relations and digital engagement.
• Experience building donor audiences and supporters.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead an integrated European communications strategy with the Executive Director.
• Raise visibility of campaigns with European media and policy audiences.
• Secure tangible EU and national policy victories through communications.
• Broaden public reach to grow supporters and donors for sustainable funding.
• Incorporate communications into campaign design with campaign leaders and science/policy teams.
• Lead a distributed, multicultural communications team.
• Counsel the Executive Director and senior leadership, including on crisis communications.

Skills

Communications leadership

Public relations

Public affairs

Journalism

EU policy

Crisis comms

Multicultural teamwork

Media relations

Job description

Hanson Search partners with a leading international ocean conservation organisation to appoint a Senior Communications Director in Brussels. You will lead an integrated European communications strategy, positioning the organisation as a leading voice on environmental protection in Europe.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Europe, you will work across EU member states, campaigns, science and policy teams to turn evidence into public support and policy outcomes.