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The organisation:

The European Builders Confederation (EBC) is the association representing crafts, micro companies, and SMEs in the construction sector across Europe. EBC advocates for a more inclusive, sustainable, and digital construction sector and built environment, with small construction companies at its heart. Based in Brussels, our young and multicultural team is looking for a motivated professional to own our communications and events and support our EU-funded projects.

Familiar with the Brussels working environment? Enjoy organising events and engaging with audiences? Keen to contribute to EU-funded projects? We’d love to hear from you!

Your role:

Communication & Events – Reporting to the Secretary General, you will lead EBC’s communications and events:

Plan logistics, run and follow up on internal meetings and events, including EBC 3-day Congress;

Manage the publications calendar and coordinate team contributions;

Write, edit and proofread articles, position papers and newsletters;

Design visuals and communication materials;

Manage our website (WordPress) and social media (LinkedIn, X, Facebook);

Liaise with specialised press and service providers.

EU-funded projects – Working closely with the EU Projects Officer, you will support EBC’s role in European projects:

Lead communication and dissemination activities;

Work closely with partners across Europe;

Organise and promote conferences, workshops, trainings and webinars, from logistics to moderation;

Help track deadlines and deliverables;

Represent EBC at meetings and events in Brussels and across Europe.

Additionally, you will support membership and network outreach as well as administrative and Secretariat tasks.

Your profile:

You are a proactive professional with:

At least 2 years’ experience in EU communications, EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+) and/or event management;

A track record of juggling priorities and owning projects end to end;

A collaborative, hands-on attitude that thrives in a small team;

Excellent writing and editing skills, with a flair for concise, engaging content;

Creative digital skills, including social media and graphic design tools such as Canva;

Fluent English and a working knowledge of French; other EU languages are an asset;

Willingness to travel across Europe for project meetings and events (around 5 trips a year);

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, WordPress, Mailchimp and Zoom.

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