Communication Manager

The European Payments Council (EPC) is seeking to hire a Communication Manager to join its Secretariat in Brussels. The Communication Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering EPC's digital communication and public relations activities, ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging aligned with EPC's strategic objectives. The role supports EPC's mission by strengthening its visibility, reputation, and engagement with key stakeholders across the European payments ecosystem. Expected starting date: Early March 2026 About EPC The EPC is a financial sector association with a mission to promote payments harmonisation and integration throughout the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The primary task of the EPC is to manage payment and payment-related schemes facilitating over 50 billion transactions in 41 countries each year. To support the activities of the EPC, the EPC Secretariat provides strong digital payments' domain expertise, management and administration. It consists of a small and dynamic team within an agile organisation, coordinating the activities of payments experts from 41 European countries, organised in thematic working groups. Further information about the EPC can be found on our website: What we offer: A work experience with a relevant, measurable impact on the way millions of citizens and enterprises access and use SEPA payment services every day, contributing to a thriving European economy. A challenging job in a highly international environment, with a top reputation in the electronic payments sector. The advantages of working in a small team (around 20 people) with a flat, agile organisation, interacting and coordinating with the most comprehensive network of European and global experts in electronic payments. A competitive compensation package according to your work experience. Environment: You will report directly to the Director General of the EPC and work in close collaboration with EPC Secretariat colleagues. Responsibilities: Develop and execute EPC's communication strategy and PR activities, targeting primarily B2B and institutional audiences Plan, implement, and optimise integrated communication campaigns across multiple channels (website, email, newsletters, and social media) Write, edit, and oversee the production of all communication materials, including website content, newsletters, press releases, articles, social media content, and multimedia assets Coordinate the refresh/rebuild of the EPC website (planned for 2026), working with internal stakeholders and external supplier Manage EPC's social media presence, including content planning, publishing, moderation, performance monitoring, and community engagement Oversee media relations and act as a contact point for press-related activities, in coordination with external agencies when required Manage and coordinate external suppliers and service providers (e.g. creative, digital, or communication agencies) Monitor, analyse, and report on communication performance using digital analytics tools, providing insights and recommendations for improvement Plan, coordinate, and deliver webinars and other virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that support EPC's communication objectives, including coordination of the EPC 25th anniversary event in mid-2027. Profile: • Advanced degree in communication, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience • Fluency in English (spoken and written); • min 5 years (preferrable: 10 years) of relevant professional experience in digital communication • Proven experience in: o Digital and content communication (web, newsletters, email, social media) o Social media management and performance tracking o Content creation, copywriting, and editorial coordination o Use of digital analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) o Content management systems such as Drupal or similar o Organisation of international events with C-level stakeholders • Strong organisational and project management skills, including campaign planning • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small, international team • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills • Previous experience in financial services, payments, or EU-level organisations is an asset The working language of the EPC is English, therefore fluency in English (both spoken and written) is a key prerequisite for the position. A work permit in Belgium is a mandatory prerequisite for the position. The job requires physical presence at the EPC offices in Brussels, therefore the position is not suitable for a remote job. Application: Candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV in English, along with the names and contact details of referees, to the following email address: HR@epc-cep.eu. Please mention "Communication Manager" in the subject line. Deadline for the application: 19 January 2026