Communications Officer

*** To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment@gerg.eu by the 30th June 2025. Only applications received by email will be considered. ***

Organisation: The European Gas Research Group (GERG - le Groupe Européen des Recherches Gazières)

Role: Communications Officer in the GERG Secretariat

Visual content creation and engagement management.

Contract:

Full-time contract for an indefinite period

OR

End-of-studies internship, Master’s level, with potential for conversion to a full-time employment contract.

Location: Brussels based preferred. Flexible teleworking, hybrid.

Reports to : GERG Operations Manager

Starting date : immediate availability

About GERG :

The European Gas Research Group (GERG) is a non-profit association, promoting collaborative research to cement and realise the role of gas infrastructure in the energy transition. Today the association counts over 30 members from European countries: gas operators, research organisations, universities, for whom it provides a forum for discussion, technological exchange and information dissemination. GERG R&D projects focus on four strategic areas: hydrogen, biomethane, methane emissions, and carbon capture and storage. The projects are initiated by the members or answer a demand from the European Commission.

GERG is a consortium member in several European-funded projects. The main role for GERG is to contribute to the project impact - communicating the results of the project to the right stakeholders to ensure the information generated by this public-funded hits its intended mark, and that the project team has access to feedback from the expert community to support their work.

GERG is administered by a team of 8 people, led by the Secretary General, who manage the work of the association, provide value to the membership, and deliver the contributions to European-funded projects. The Association has an office in the heart of the EU quarter of Brussels.

More information on www.gerg.eu.

Placement objectives and role:

·      Implement the GERG Communication strategy to amplify the Association’s visibility and impact, and the impact of its project portfolio.

·      Support the respective Project Coordinators to deliver the tasks assigned to GERG within each project, complying with the project Communication and dissemination plan, by monitoring communication milestones.

·      Create visual content for project and GERG social media;

·      Update the projects and GERG website information;

·      Produce and distribute newsletters based on content provided by colleagues from the Secretariat;

·      Create communication materials aimed at various audiences based on technical information provided;

·      Monitor the impact of communication activities through relevant KPIs.

·      On an ad-hoc basis, organise stakeholder engagement events, such as workshops and conferences, to share project outcomes and facilitate dialogue.

Knowledge, Experience & Technical Know How: 

·      Experience in working within the energy technology sector (in particular gaseous fuels, hydrogen, biomethane, CCUS); previous related work experience would be an advantage;

·      Excellent communication skills, with experience in translating complex technical information into accessible content;

·      Good project management ability, planning and allocating time to tasks;

·      Proficiency in Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with website management tools (WordPress);

·      Proficiency in graphic design tools and editing software (Canva, Adobe Suite, other);

·      Fluent in English, good drafting ability;

·      Good team player, ability to build positive and effective relationships and collaborate with colleagues.

Qualifications Required:

Master’s level or equivalent, communications, public relations, energy, environmental sciences, or a related field.

Candidates looking for an end-of-studies internship are also welcome to apply, with a possibility to continue working in a permanent position after the end of the internship.

Main Interfaces:

·      GERG Secretary General

·      GERG Operations Manager

·      Secretariat team

·      Project Coordinators and Project Teams

·      GERG Members representatives (technical experts from member companies)

·      GERG partner organisations (Marcogaz, Eurogas, Hydrogen Europe, GIE, IGU...)

Benefits

·      Salary: competitive, depending on experience

·      Flexible working environment, 2 days per week teleworking

·      25 days paid time off per year (full-time contract)

·      Restaurant tickets (full-time contract)

·      Teleworking and transport allowance (full-time contract)

·      Attractive work environment, in the centre of the Brussels EU quarter, with a dynamic and supportive team.

To apply:

CV and cover letter to send to recruitment@gerg.eu by 30th June 2025. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.