Senior EU Communications Project Lead

ICF Next; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is seeking a Senior Communication Manager to join the Client Relations Department in Brussels. You will coordinate multi-channel campaigns for European institutions and act as a primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality service across all campaign phases.

This role requires strong project management, a deep understanding of EU affairs, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on operational excellence

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EU-focused communication projects.
• Strong understanding of 360° communication strategies.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and client-facing communication.
• Experience coordinating junior team members.
• Financial and procurement awareness in project contexts.
• Fluent English; additional EU languages are a plus.
• Minimum 3–5 years in project or account management in communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 360° communication projects (online, AV, web, events).
• Maintain regular contact with EU clients and meet needs.
• Lead project planning, scheduling and reporting with budget tracking.
• Foster collaboration across expert teams and stakeholders.
• Guide and oversee junior team members.
• Ensure budget planning and regular financial reporting.
• Ensure quality control and process improvements.
• Support tender development and strategic proposals for EU contracts.

Skills

EU projects

360° communications

Project management

Client relations

Team coordination

Budget awareness

English fluency

Job description

ICF Next is seeking a Senior Communication Manager to join the Client Relations Department in Brussels. You will coordinate multi-channel campaigns for European institutions and act as a primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality service across all campaign phases.

This role requires strong project management, a deep understanding of EU affairs, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on operational excellence