Intro Role Launched in 2021, Cleantech for Europe represents the trailblazers developing, deploying and investing in clean technologies across the EU. Our mission is to bridge the gap between cleantech and policy leaders. Cleantech for Europe is an initiative powered by Cleantech Group, and supported by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy and the European Climate Foundation.   To support our growing activities across Europe, we are seeking a creative, dynamic and detail-oriented Communications Officer to expand external reach. Purpose of the role The Communications Officer will be responsible for growing Cleantech for Europe’s voice in Brussels and throughout Europe, providing all-round communications support to the team. The Officer will play a key role in expanding an engaging presence across our digital platforms, drive media engagement and supporting world-class events and convenings. Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead the development and execution of communication strategies and campaigns across multiple channels;</li><li>Manage and improve CFE’s social media accounts and website, including content planning, production, and publication;</li><li>Manage internal and external communications across the organisation;</li><li>Maintain and update a media contact list and help manage relationships with journalists and media outlets and monitor media coverage and maintain a record of press mentions;</li><li>Act as the main point of contact with the design agency, coordinating the production of visual assets in line with CFE brand guidelines;</li><li>Proofread and final review of internal and external documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy;</li><li>Assist in preparing newsletters and email campaigns;</li><li> Ensure brand consistency across all communications and materials;</li><li>Assist in organising high-level events, conferences, and public engagements.</li></ul> Requirements (you don’t need all of these to apply) <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field;</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional European languages are a plus);</li><li>Jack of all trades: ability to think creatively, start new communications channels, tinker until you make it work,</li><li>Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in communications or public affairs, preferably in a European context, with a proven affinity with EU policymaking processes;</li><li>Interest in cleantech, sustainability and climate/energy policy an asset;</li><li>Proven experience managing social media and websites (LinkedIn, X/Twitter);</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;</li><li>A self-starter and team player willing to integrate a small, dynamic team with the opportunity to have an immediate impact;</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office (project management tools are a plus);</li></ul> Reasons to work at Cleantech Group <ul style="margin-left:0px;"><li style="margin-left:0px;">A permanent and full-time position in a dynamic, flexible, and international work environment in Brussels;</li><li style="margin-left:0px;">An attractive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications including benefits;</li><li style="margin-left:0px;">The opportunity to meet and work with C-level cleantech companies executives, high-level policy representatives and experts from across Europe.</li></ul>

Cleantech Group is the human intelligence authority on global cleantech innovation. Since 2002, we’ve helped decision-makers across industry, finance, and policy navigate the rapid shifts transforming the global economy. Through our Market Intelligence, Innovation Advisory, Advocacy, and Events, we support corporations, investors, financial and professional services, governments, non-profits, foundations, and innovators. Our work helps clients track breakthrough technologies, make informed decisions, and connect with the right partners to accelerate their impact. Headquartered in San Francisco, with team members across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, we are a small but globally distributed team, and we’re growing.&nbsp;

Communications Officer

Intro Role Launched in 2021, Cleantech for Europe&nbsp;represents&nbsp;the trailblazers developing,&nbsp;deploying&nbsp;and investing in clean technologies across the EU. Our mission is to bridge the gap between cleantech and policy leaders.&nbsp;Cleantech for Europe is an initiative powered by Cleantech&nbsp;Group, and&nbsp;supported by Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy and the European Climate Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp; To support our growing activities across Europe, we are seeking a creative, dynamic and detail-oriented Communications Officer to expand external reach. Purpose of the role The Communications Officer will be responsible for growing Cleantech for Europe’s voice in Brussels and throughout Europe, providing all-round communications support to the team. The Officer will play a key role in expanding an engaging presence across our digital platforms, drive media engagement and supporting world-class events and convenings. Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead&nbsp;the development and&nbsp;execution&nbsp;of communication strategies and campaigns across multiple&nbsp;channels;</li><li>Manage&nbsp;and improve&nbsp;CFE’s&nbsp;social media accounts and website, including content planning, production, and&nbsp;publication;</li><li>Manage internal and external communications across the&nbsp;organisation;</li><li>Maintain and update a media contact list and help manage relationships with journalists and media outlets&nbsp;and&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;media coverage and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;a record of press&nbsp;mentions;</li><li>Act as the main point of contact with the design agency, coordinating the production of visual assets in line with&nbsp;CFE&nbsp;brand&nbsp;guidelines;</li><li>Proofread and&nbsp;final review of&nbsp;internal and external documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and&nbsp;accuracy;</li><li>Assist&nbsp;in preparing newsletters and email&nbsp;campaigns;</li><li>&nbsp;Ensure brand consistency across all communications and&nbsp;materials;</li><li>Assist&nbsp;in&nbsp;organising&nbsp;high-level events, conferences, and public engagements.</li></ul> Requirements (you don’t need all of these to apply) <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related&nbsp;field;</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional&nbsp;European languages are a plus);</li><li>Jack of all trades:&nbsp;ability to think creatively, start new&nbsp;communications channels,&nbsp;tinker until you make it work,</li><li>Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in communications or public affairs, preferably in a European&nbsp;context, with a proven affinity with EU policymaking&nbsp;processes;</li><li>Interest in cleantech, sustainability&nbsp;and climate/energy policy an&nbsp;asset;</li><li>Proven experience managing social media and websites (LinkedIn, X/Twitter);</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to&nbsp;detail;</li><li>A self-starter and team player willing to integrate a small, dynamic team with the opportunity to have an immediate&nbsp;impact;</li><li>Proficiency&nbsp;in MS Office&nbsp;(project management tools&nbsp;are a plus);</li></ul> Reasons to work at Cleantech Group <ul><li>A permanent and full-time position in a dynamic, flexible, and international work environment in&nbsp;Brussels;</li><li>An attractive&nbsp;remuneration&nbsp;package based on experience and qualifications including&nbsp;benefits;</li><li>The opportunity to meet and work with&nbsp;C-level cleantech companies executives,&nbsp;high-level&nbsp;policy&nbsp;representatives and experts from across Europe.</li></ul>

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