Communications Officer (Remote)

Communications Officer | Hydrogen Council | Belgium

The Hydrogen Council is recruiting for a Communications Officer tosupport our digital and media activities.

Are you interested in being at the forefront of the clean energyrevolution and helping drive the global transition towards a sustainable,hydrogen-powered future?

The Hydrogen Council, the global CEO-led initiative comprising theworld’s leading businesses and investors in hydrogen, is recruiting for a...

Communications Officer | Hydrogen Council | Belgium

The Hydrogen Council is recruiting for a Communications Officer to support our digital and media activities.

Are you interested in being at the forefront of the clean energy revolution and helping drive the global transition towards a sustainable, hydrogen-powered future?

The Hydrogen Council, the global CEO-led initiative comprising the world’s leading businesses and investors in hydrogen, is recruiting for a highly motivated Communications Officer to contribute to its mission.

As Communications Officer, you will work closely with the Communications Manager of the Hydrogen Council as well as support the organisation’s global team based out of Canada, UK, Belgium and Germany.

Key responsibilities

Support Hydrogen Council communications efforts, especially its digital components such as social media, website, newsletters and webinars
Assist in creation and dissemination of content for external and internal communication (press releases, content hub, members-only announcements, etc.)
Monitor media and social media impact to provide data-based, actionable performance recommendations
Manage communications tools, including internal and external contact lists
Support Hydrogen Council’s Communications Committee program and help organise its regular meetings
Support Hydrogen Council’s external event participation and speaking program
Collaborate on communications-related activities with Hydrogen Council’s Research, Advocacy, Marketplace, Operations and Events work streams

Our offer

Unique opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic international work environment, including hands-on training with some of the best in the industry
Direct collaboration with global communications team across the world’s leading energy, transport and industry companies
A highly collaborative, mission-oriented team culture and a flexible hybrid work set-up
Opportunities to travel

Qualifications and skills

Experience: 2-4 years of experience in similar roles
Education: Master’s degree in communications or a related field
Languages: Native-equivalent or full professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
Technical proficiency: Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and their specificities. Knowledge of SEO/SEA and Google Analytics 4 is a plus. Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign is a plus.
Issue knowledge: Familiarity with energy transition topics. Existing knowledge of hydrogen issues and experience in hydrogen-related communications is a plus.
Team player: Collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and members to achieve shared objectives.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail: Comfortable developing and managing processes and databases, ensuring high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
Professional conduct: Diplomacy, discretion, tact and ability to represent the Council and its leadership towards members as well as external stakeholders.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural, and hybrid work environment. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively across different time zones and adapt to varying work requirements.
Service mindset: Strong fit for a membership-based organization with a demonstrated ability to thrive in an member-driven trade group environment.
Flexibility: Given the Council’s global nature with member companies across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, reasonable flexibility is required for accommodating meeting times and fostering collaborative relationships.
Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally, depending on the candidate’s location.

Other information

Contract type: full-time employee
Expected start date: as soon as available. Please indicate potential earliest start date and notice length (if applicable).
Remuneration: competitive, based on experience
Location: hybrid position, with a preference for candidates in or close to Central European (CET) time zone and with the ability to travel to Brussels and work with the Hydrogen Council team in person on agreed occasions.

Application process

Closing date: 17 January 2025. Interviews will start shortly thereafter.
How to apply: Please send your CV (max. 2 pages) and a short letter (max. 1 page) outlining your motivation and why you are the right person for the role to vacancy@hydrogencouncil.com using ‘Vacancy / Communications Officer’ as the email subject line.
Please note: Only applications sent through that channel and containing both the CV as well as the letter will be considered. Due to anticipated volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with further information.

About the Hydrogen Council

When the Hydrogen Council launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2017, it was the first initiative of its kind in the world – and still is. The Council is a global, CEO-led coalition that brings together a diverse group of some 140 business and investor leaders from around the world, across the entire hydrogen value chain, including large multinationals, innovative start-ups, and investors. Our members have a united vision and ambition for hydrogen to accelerate the clean energy transition.

Operating globally, the Council is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

www.hydrogencouncil.com

Job Type: Full-time

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