Community & Digital Engagement Officer - Science, Technology and Health Policy

About us

Founded in Brussels in 1983, CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) is a leading think tank and forum for debate on EU affairs, which has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 best think tanks. One of CEPS’ distinguishing features is its strong in-house research capacity and an extensive international network of partner institutes. CEPS’ funding comes from a variety of sources, mainly research grants and service contracts, but also from membership and conference fees.

Within CEPS, the HAGRID team (Health, Agriculture, Governance, Research, Innovation and Development) has grown by over 500% in the past three years in terms of staff and turnover and is looking to expand further by recruiting new professionals with complementary expertise in view of a new phase of growth.

Main tasks

• You will become a member of CEPS’ staff and work in the HAGRID team (Health, Agriculture, Research, Innovation and Development) and in close cooperation with researchers working on science, technology, innovation and health policy.
• The successful candidate will also work closely and coordinate with the central CEPS Publications, Communications and Outreach (PCO) unit.

Community building and stakeholder engagement

• You will build, grow and maintain an active community of policymakers, researchers, healthcare practitioners, patient advocates, industry leaders and other stakeholders engaged in global health and health innovation policy.
• You will contribute to positioning CEPS ’ HELIX initiative (helix.ceps.eu) as a leading platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and thought leadership.
• You will foster interaction within the health policy and R&D community by developing innovative engagement initiatives, online discussions, HELIX-specific newsletters and events, while expanding CEPS’ network of contributors and followers.
• You will contribute to the organisation and promotion of workshops, roundtables and events, supporting the HAGRID project management and research team, and in close coordination with the CEPS PCO unit.

Development of the HELIX platform and related HELIX channels

• You will lead efforts to revamp and continuously improve the HELIX website, enhancing its content, visual appeal, user experience and overall impact.
• You will identify new content formats, contributors and digital features that enhance HELIX’s user experience and strengthen community engagement.
• You will translate complex research and policy analysis into engaging and accessible content for policymakers, researchers, industry stakeholders and the wider public on science, technology and health policy, in the HAGRID team.
• You will work closely with researchers and external partners to ensure the platform remains dynamic, timely and relevant.
• You will coordinate the publication and promotion of content on the HELIX platform, working closely with researchers and external contributors.

Digital outreach and strategic project communication

• You will manage and expand the visibility of CEPS-HAGRID’s HELIX activities through the HELIX website and dedicated HELIX social media channels or newsletters that amplify HELIX content.
• You will design and implement communication campaigns in close collaboration with the PCO unit to increase the visibility and impact of the CEPS R&D Perspectives series.
• You will launch, develop and manage a dedicated HELIX Substack and LinkedIn channel on science, technology, innovation and health policy, building a community of subscribers and readers around CEPS-HAGRID expertise.
• You will create digital content, including articles, social media posts, newsletters, and edit videos, podcasts and other multimedia formats on science, technology and health policy, in the HAGRID team.
• You will monitor website and social media analytics of CEPS HELIX and related channels and recommend improvements based on audience engagement and performance metrics.

Your background and qualifications

• You hold a master’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, political science, European studies, science communication, or a related field.
• You have ideally between one and two years of relevant professional experience in digital communications, media, public affairs, policy communications or a related area.
• You have a strong interest or prior experience in the fields of science, technology, innovation and health policy.
• You have excellent writing and editing skills and can communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to different audiences.
• You have experience building and engaging communities through events, roundtables, networking activities, and other stakeholder engagement initiatives, and a good understanding of relationshi