Communications Officer

The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC)

Brussels, Belgium

The European Mortgage Federation - European Covered Bond Council (EMF-ECBC) is the voice of the mortgage credit and covered bond industries at European level, and the key industry stakeholder vis-à-vis the European Institutions on all issues relating to mortgage credit on the retail and funding sides of the business. The EMF-ECBC is currently seeking a Communications Officer to join its Brussels-based Secretariat on a permanent contract basis.

Key Responsibilities for this position will include organisation and implementation of the cross-cutting communication tasks of the EMF-ECBC: implementation of the communication strategy, management of communication tools, coordination of communication activities (events, website, multi-media).

Job Description

Creative Projects

• Manage the design, optimisation and content of the EMF-ECBC website, and associated on-line platforms;
• Handle the development of all EMF-ECBC products (publications, presentations, videos, promotional material) and contribute to the editing, proofreading and design as necessary;
• Commission and manage contacts with suppliers (print and web design agencies, photographers, filmmakers);
• Develop the audio-visual library.

Content Production, Coordination and Dissemination

• Work with the Secretary General and policy advisers in the conception, design and dissemination strategy for all external communication;
• Work across the EMF-ECBC to coordinate and produce newsletters, events and outreach communications.

Marketing and Promotion

• Raise the profile of the organisation and ensure strong brand presence;
• Work closely with the policy team to deliver messages and identify new communication opportunities in the area of press and media;
• Support the marketing and outreach strategy to contribute to attracting new members and partners;
• Ensure promotion of the EMF-ECBC’s events and work with relevant stakeholders.

Strategy and Management

• Optimise content and use of the EMF-ECBC database;
• Manage the EMF-ECBC’s communication strategy across all channels, print and digital media;
• Monitor, analyse and report on the effectiveness of all communications activities and channels, and fine-tune the communications strategy accordingly;
• Manage the communications budget.

Your Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; fluency in French and other EU languages is an asset;
• Flair for branding, marketing and design; attention to detail;
• Experience in communications, advocacy, campaigns and/or member services;
• Ability to take the initiative and develop projects and products;
• Knowledge of coding (HTML, CSS) and web-editing;
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and social media reporting tools;
• Knowledge of database development;
• Experience of content and data management systems;
• University education;
• At least three years’ relevant paid work experience;
• Experience of working on issues related to financial services, particularly related to mortgages and covered bonds;
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and maintain a professional approach;
• A commitment to the values and goals of the European Union.

We Offer

• A motivating and challenging work environment within an influential European trade association;
• Opportunities to work and develop in an international environment;
• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• A small and dynamic team.

For more information please refer to our website: www.hypo.org.

To Apply

To apply for this position please answer all questions and attach your formal letter of application/ Motivtion Letter with “Communications Officer” as the subject.
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Please note that the deadline for our receipt of applications is the 10th of August 2015.