PR & Communication Specialist

Communications Manager
ECCO - European Consulting Company
ECCO is a Brussels-based independent consultancy specialised in EU food policy and the management of trade associations in the food and food-related sectors. We are looking for a dynamic Communications Manager to join our team in February 2026 (exact date TBC).
Organising industry-specific, in-person as well as virtual events, from the identification of venues and speakers to the surrounding marketing and publicity thereof;

• Overseeing and managing the work of external agencies/consultants;
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and proven experience with managing events, both online and in person, including preparation and organisation of the event, liaison with organisers and speakers, promotion of the event and event reporting;
• Experience in managing external agencies and service providers;
• A solid knowledge of digital communications, with an ability to manage multi-lingual websites (CMS) and social media accounts (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), e-mailing campaign development (e.g., Experience in media relations/PR outreach and stakeholder engagement, including managing media enquiries. Issues management would be an asset;
• Native or near-native fluency in English and have a good command of at least one other European language. In particular, a knowledge of French would be an asset;
• Familiarity with working independently but also being part of a dynamic multicultural team and working in an international environment.

Use your skills and knowledge to advance the work of the food industry as part of a highly international, dynamic and motivated team;
~The candidate must have the right to work full-time in Belgium.

Deadline for applications: 30th January 2026. Applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged!