Communications assistant

The Communications assistant reports to the Head of Communications and supports the entire team.

EuroCommerce is the principal organisation representing retail and wholesale in Europe. It embraces national associations in 27 European countries and 35 leading retailers and wholesalers.
Retailers and wholesalers provide daily an essential service to millions of business customers and individual consumers. We are the largest private sector employer, providing 26 million jobs in Europe. 5 million businesses in Europe contribute 10% of the EU GDP and play a key role as a lynchpin of local communities. We are a recognised social partner for retail and wholesale at EU level.
The sector is embracing significant change as it needs to invest in digital technology, sustainability and talents/skills to enable change.
We are investing in new Communication tools and are looking for creative input to communicate our messages.

Support the Head of Communications and the team with the design (layout, illustrations, concept, presentations), dissemination and management of external communication products (including infographics, videos, publications).
Provide event management support.
Maintain our digital communication tools (website, video, digital engagement, members’ digital platform, etc.).
Maintain and police brand identity.
Maintain and improve our contact management systems.
Administrative support.

up to 5 years of experience in communications.
Solid experience in the use and development of digital communication tools (WordPress, LinkedIn, Twitter, Canva, Sharepoint, Mailchimp, Streamyard…).
Solid experience in CRM and other contact management tools.
Experience with video filming and editing is an asset.
Ability to work with Excel.
Dynamic and resourceful team player with demonstrable organisational and inter-personal skills, and a learning attitude; capable to deliver results on time and adapt swiftly to changing priorities, tasks and needs; ability to manage different projects and issues in parallel.
Attention to detail is a must.
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English; good knowledge of other European languages is an asset.
Experience in political communication in Brussels is an asset.

A dynamic, diverse and multicultural work environment and a team of enthusiastic and committed professionals.
An organisation that invests in and stimulates personal and team development.
A work location at the heart of the European quarter.
The opportunity to represent the interests of the EU’s largest private employer, offering an essential service to millions of EU customers on matters that concern technological advancements, the move toward a more sustainable future and the day-to-day challenges faced by companies.

Please submit your application letter and CV as soon as possible, interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.