Senior EU Communications & Projects Lead

ICF; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic multicultural environment

Growth through training and mentoring

Engagement in high-profile EU projects

Job summary

ICF Next in Brussels is seeking a Senior Communication Manager to lead multi-channel EU client projects. You will coordinate teams, ensure strategic alignment, and deliver high-quality campaigns for European institutions.

Fluent English is essential, with additional EU languages a plus. The role requires strong project management, finance awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of 360° communication projects across online, AV, web, and events.
• Maintain regular contact with EU clients to meet and exceed expectations.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and reporting including budget tracking and KPIs.
• Foster collaboration across expert teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Guide and oversee junior team members and promote a collaborative culture.
• Ensure sound financial management: budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and reporting.
• Drive quality control and continuous improvement via lessons learned and workflow optimisation.
• Support tender development and contribute to strategic proposals for new EU contracts.

Skills

EU project management

360° communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Client-facing

Finance awareness

Fluent English

Team coordination

Job description

ICF Next in Brussels is seeking a Senior Communication Manager to lead multi-channel EU client projects. You will coordinate teams, ensure strategic alignment, and deliver high-quality campaigns for European institutions.

Fluent English is essential, with additional EU languages a plus. The role requires strong project management, finance awareness, and the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.