13 October 2025 | We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Policy and Strategic Communications Manager to join our Brussels’ team. If you have a strong background in EU tech policy and strategic communications in an international environment, deep knowledge of EU affairs and an established network in Brussels, a passion for research and technology fields (from AI and robotics to semiconductors, quantum, advanced materials, energy systems and biotech), and a proven ability to inspire collaboration among diverse teams, engage stakeholders, craft impactful messages and organise high-profile events, then you would be an excellent fit for our team and we would like to hear from you.
The deadline for applications is 3rd November 2025.
Find out more about the position and application process below.
About the Senior Policy and Strategic Communications Manager role
- Drive some of the Alliance’s joint initiatives in areas of strategic importance, including several working groups, EuroTech programmes, and science-for-policy outreach of our EuroTech research & technology areas and funded policy projects (incl. through reports and project outputs); and explore new opportunities for the Alliance together with the Secretary General
- Manage and strengthen relationships with EU institutions, Brussels-based stakeholders, and relevant organisations across the R&I stakeholder communities; participate in relevant meetings, workshops and events on behalf of the Alliance
- Coordinate the monitoring of European and international developments in research, education, and innovation policy to provide intelligence and expertise in areas of strategic interest to the Alliance
- Lead the development and implementation of the Alliance’s strategic communications, manage and coordinate internal and external communications, including content for the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases; coordinate the working group of universities’ spokespersons
- Manage media relations and public appearances for Alliance leadership, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging
- Conceptualise and plan high-profile events, workshops, roundtables, and flagship initiatives for the Alliance
- Contribute to the Alliance’s governance meeting preparation and AISBL management, together with the Secretary General
- Contribute actively to the EuroTech Strategy 2030 implementation plan and the teamwork in the Brussels Office
- A master’s degree in a relevant field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar position, with at least 3 years in an EU context
- Strong affinity with science and technology fields (e.g., AI, advanced materials, biotech, energy systems, quantum, semiconductors, robotics, etc.), as well as research, innovation, and education policy
- Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise papers and reports and deliver engaging presentations
- Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential (native level) and fluency in other European languages is considered an asset
- Excellent organisational skills, an eye for detail, and ability to deliver tasks under tight deadlines, with a problem-solving mindset
- Self-starter mentality with enthusiasm for working independently on a variety of tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset, ability to connect with people and work as integral part of a team
- IT literacy, with excellent command of MS Office, as well as WordPress and e-mail marketing systems, and command of Adobe Creative Cloud programmes (Photoshop, InDesign) or similar software is a strong advantage
- Experience with EU-funded projects and proposals is a strong advantage (Horizon Europe, tenders)
- Legal entitlement to work in the European Union
Our offer:
- A dynamic and inspiring work environment in an engaged and multicultural team
- Full-time contract (38h) of unlimited duration, under Belgian law
- Excellent salary package, which includes holiday pay and end-of-year bonus, lunch vouchers, reimbursement of public transport, homeworking allowance, a pension plan and a hospitalisation insurance
- Extra-legal holidays
- Possibility to partially work from home
- Professional development and training opportunities
The role includes occasional travels in Europe.
Application process
We expect the first round of interviews to take place online in the first half of November with a second round of interviews for select candidates mid-November in Brussels. We hope that the successful candidate will assume their new role by December 2025.
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About the EuroTech Universities Alliance
Established in 2011, the EuroTech Universities Alliance brings together Europe’s most innovative and enterprising universities of science & technology. United by a shared commitment to excellence and societal impact, we focus on research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and education to find solutions to the pressing challenges facing our economy and society.
Through tight and trust-based collaboration, we actively contribute to shape policy outcomes and jointly foster impact. Guided by our common values of academic freedom, diversity and inclusion, integrity and responsibility, and the promotion of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, we aim to:
- Conduct world-class research and innovation that makes a major contribution to addressing the grand societal and industrial challenges of our time
- Educate the brightest global talents in science and technology to become innovators and change agents for society and industry
