We are currently hiring for a Communications and Outreach Coordinator (one year maternity cover). This is a great opportunity to help shape the communications strategy of Eurhonet, working in a small team in an international context.
Position overview
Role: Communications and Outreach Coordinator (Maternity cover)
Salary: 48.000 € to 57.000 € gross annual salary
Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Length of contract: One year maternity cover starting at the beginning of September 2025
Other benefits: lunch vouchers, public transport monthly subscription
Based: Brussels, with some European travel
Working language: English
About the position
You will lead on the day-to-day external communication of Eurhonet, taking ownership of the key messages to be transmitted across all public channels, including Eurhonet’s LinkedIn account, website, and public events.
You will have the opportunity to fulfil our communications activities for a variety of audiences, including:
- European housing associations,
- the broader housing community, and
- the wider public.
We expect you to work closely with our members to ensure they are informed about Eurhonet events, as well as support our Managing Director in the drive for new members.
Specifically, your role and responsibilities will include:
- Leading the implementation of our communications and outreach activities, ensuring all messaging aligns with our aims and ambitions;
- Writing, producing and publishing communications in English, including our Annual Report, best practices, news articles, and presentations;
- Managing the content and structure of the Eurhonet website (WordPress);
- Producing content for and managing our LinkedIn account;
- Producing content for e-newsletters (Mailchimp);
- Supporting the organisation and delivery of online and in-person events;
- Leading the communications work package for an EU-funded project (ERASMUS+), subject to project acceptance;
- Managing the production of a printed booklet to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Eurhonet;
- Producing marketing materials in line with Eurhonet’s visual identity; and
- Assisting with the administrative tasks associated with the running of the network.
General requirements and skills
Overall, we are looking for a self-motivated communicator, with the confidence to work on their own initiative, and with excellent spoken and written English skills.
Ideally you will have:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role and in an international environment;
- Experience in using WordPress, Mailchimp, and Canva;
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
- Experience in developing and executing social media engagement strategies,
- Experience in engaging stakeholders, such as partner organisations and other external bodies,
- Self-confidence and ability to pitch ideas,
- Ability to work independently and assess when to engage the help of others, and
- Excellent advisory skills and confidence giving advice and information to senior managers.
Nice to have:
- Experience in social housing;
- Higher university degree or equivalent qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing or public relations;
- Experience working in EU-funded projects;
- Experience as web editor and social media manager; and
- Command of languages other than English (with a preference for French, Spanish and Italian).
What we offer
A challenging position and the opportunity to participate in shaping the future of this European housing network. You will experience a diversity of cultures while working in a small team in an international context.
A gross annual salary between 48.000 € and 57.000 € based on a 38 hour working week, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Other benefits include a commuting allowance, luncheon vouchers, holiday allowance.
A one-year contract (maternity cover) starting at the beginning of September 2025.
Information and application
If you are excited by this opportunity, then we look forward to receiving your application. You can download the full job description here.
Please submit a cover letter that addresses the required qualifications/skills/competencies, a short CV and two reference contacts to [email protected].
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. First interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams. Second interviews will take place at Eurhonet offices.
