With 21 member groups who represent over 480 organisations from 18 countries, ECCJ is the only European coalition bringing together European campaigns and national platforms of NGOs, trade unions, consumer organisations and academics to promote corporate accountability.
The coalition is driven by a vision of a sustainable world in which corporations' drive for profit is balanced by the interests of society at large, and where businesses respect human,social and environmental rights. We seek to tackle some of the root causes of corporate injustice by improving European laws governing activities of business and their impacts on people and planet. ECCJ works as a catalyst, drawing on the expertise and experience of organisations across Europe to provide a united voice at the EU level and promote the need for legal change.
The Communications Officer will strengthen ECCJ's public voice by delivering coherent, compelling, and values-based communication that contributes to our advocacy, policy, and network impact.
Within the team, the Communications Officer is a strong communicator, able to translate complex policy content into clear, accessible,and engaging messages. They bring solid skills across core communication areas, including writing, editing, content creation, design coordination and digital communication, and combine this with a high level of reliability,organisation,and attention to detail. Committed to corporate accountability and justice, they work collaboratively across the Secretariat while.This role requires comfort working with legal and policy content.
Support the development and implementation of ECCJ's communications and narrative strategies.
Develop coherent key messages aligned with ECCJ's policy and advocacy priorities.
Ensure ECCJ's communications reflect its justice-based values and contribute to a strong, Europe-wide narrative on corporate accountability.
Contribute to narrative initiatives that amplify member perspectives, collective impact, and policy achievements.
Help maintain an editorial tone, message coherence, and consistent branding across all outputs.
Support the Director and portfolio leads in ensuring communications reflect ECCJ's strategic positioning.
Develop communications materials that complement ECCJ's advocacy strategies and political moments.
Support internal decision-making processes for messaging, ensuring alignment between advocacy, policy, and communications.
Draft advocacy-related content, including statements, calls to action, event summaries, and briefings for social media.
Coordinate with the rest of the Advocacy and Communications Portfolio team as well as the Policy Portfolio team to ensure accuracy and consistency of messages.
Work with the Advocacy and Communications Portfolio team and the Policy Portfolio team during high-intensity periods to enhance visibility, narrative coherence and messaging discipline.
Draft and disseminate press releases, media advisories, statements, newsletters, blog posts and other written content.
Support and ensure media engagement, including by identifying opportunities for visibility and maintaining journalist contacts where needed.
Coordinate with the Director and Portfolio Leads on high-profile external communications.
Prepare and edit communications materials for reports, campaigns, member initiatives and events.
Ensure consistency,quality and accuracy across all written and visual materials.
Manage ECCJ's social media presence (planning, copywriting, scheduling, community management and analytics).
Maintain and update ECCJ's website and digital platforms to reflect ongoing advocacy and policy work.
Monitor digital engagement and contribute insights for organisational learning.
Coordinate the creation of videos, infographics and digital assets with external contractors if needed.
Convene and coordinate editorial meeting/monthly comms meetings; support cross-team learning and monitoring of communications outputs.
Ensure smooth communications flow within the Secretariat, including between Advocacy, Policy,Fundraising and the Director.
Liaise with ECCJ members to share content, amplify network actions and strengthen a coordinated collective voice.
Maintain communications channels with members, including newsletters and working groups (e.g., Signal groups).
Strong writing and editing skills with proven experience translating complex legal and policy issues into clear,accurate communications for public and institutional audiences.
Strong editorial judgement, including the ability to assess legal and policy risk in external messaging.
Experience in managing social media and/or digital communication platforms.
Proven content creation skills.
At least 5 years of experience in communications, journalism,campaigning or digital outreach.
Experience working in a legal, policy, or advocacy environment where communications are closely linked to regulatory or legal outcomes.
Experience in media coordination and organising media events.
Design skills or the ability to coordinate design work.
Understanding of communications within civil society or advocacy contexts.
Basic understanding of EU institutions and legislative processes relevant to the organisation's work.
Highly proficient in spoken and written English.
EU citizenship or valid work permit for Belgium.
Basic understanding of Business and Human Right, or human rights and environmental issues.
Commitment to ECCJ's values of justice, solidarity, and care.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality work.
Proactive problem-solving with a positive, can-do attitude.
A full-time position;
A fixed-term contract of one year under the Belgian law, with the possibility of renewal/permanent contract;
A fair salary,based on experience;
An attractive benefits package including:
13 th month salary
5 additional holiday days
Office closing days between Christmas and New Year
Lunch vouchers
Working-from-home compensation
Pension scheme
Hospitalisation insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance
Contribution to local transport costs
Training and learning opportunities to further develop your professional skills;
A dynamic and stimulating work environment in an international team;
A flexible working environment, where working from home is combined with regular contact in the office.ECCJ provides solid IT facilities and remote working software.
Interested candidates are invited to send their application by 01 March 2026 to [email protected], with the subject line:
"ECCJ Communications Officer application – Your name"
Applications should include:
A motivational letter (maximum one A4 page);
A CV;
Two professional references.
Two pieces of relevant previous publications.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a written test in the week of 16 March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted online during the week of 30 March 2026.
Only applications meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered
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