Communications Manager EU Projects

Communications Manager - EU Projects

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Communications unit engages a wide range of stakeholders on behalf of the organisation, advancing its mission and reinforcing EIT Food's position as Europe's largest and most dynamic food innovation ecosystem. It plays a pivotal role in building brand value, strengthening reputation, and expanding our network. This is achieved through the development and delivery of integrated communication and marketing strategies aligned with EIT Food's overall strategy. The remit spans media relations, digital and online channels, public and community relations, events, sponsorship, internal communications, brand and issues management, and marketing.

The Communications Manager – EU Projects role is part of the Brand & Communications team, which plays a pivotal role in building brand value, strengthening reputation, and expanding our network. The team’s remit spans media relations, digital and online channels, as well as brand and issues management. Working in a project‑based way and supporting bid writing and delivery, the role supports funded initiatives and organisational priorities, making a tangible impact for EIT Food by driving high‑quality communication and dissemination.

You will play a coordination role in future funding opportunities with a communications requirement; support bid writing; drive engagement on communication projects with various departments and partners; coordinate urgent tasks; seek out opportunities for improvement; and maintain oversight of assigned project priorities and communication work packages. This role will also serve as an adviser to new funding opportunities and help design and execute work packages for future projects funded by EIT, public (mainly EU), philanthropic, or private sources.

The Communications Manager – EU Projects needs to thrive in a dynamic environment by being flexible, hands‑on, and equally comfortable shifting between strategic thinking and tactical execution. This role requires the ability to collaborate seamlessly with senior executives and external partners while also engaging deeply with subject matter experts across the organisation. A strategic mindset, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership are essential to drive impactful results in this fast‑paced, cross‑functional setting.

You will work as part of our motivated Brand & Communications team, reporting to the Director of Brand & Communications and working closely with EIT Food teams and project consortia to deliver important content to our EIT Food network, partners, and influential food system stakeholders.

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