Senior Director

h3Background /h3 pEurope's leading advocates for clean transport and environment, TE is looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as Senior Director of Communications. /p pTE is an independent, non-partisan think tank and NGO working to decarbonize transport. Our vision is a zero-emission mobility system that is affordable and has minimal impacts on our health, climate and the environment. Through our advocacy activities and campaigns, grounded in authoritative analysis and strong coalitions with business and civil society, we have shaped some of Europe's, and the world's, most important automotive, aviation and shipping regulations. /p h3The Role /h3 pYou will lead, develop and implement the organization’s communications strategy. /p pWe are looking for an exceptional people leader to build and lead a high-performing team of experts, fostering a culture of trust, accountability and ambition. You will create the conditions for individuals and teams to perform at their best, grow as leaders, and maximize the organization’s impact. /p pTop notch communications is core to TE’s work and identity. You’ll be a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), helping set the organization’s overall strategy and report directly to the Executive Director. /p h3Duties and responsibilities /h3 ul libCommunications strategy: /b responsible for defining and leading TE's overall communication strategy. /li libTeam leadership: /b lead an experienced team to implement TE's strategy and day-to-day activities, ensuring enhanced collaboration across all TE offices. Manage departmental budgets. /li libStrategic planning: /b working with team leads, develop and execute annual strategies for media, public relations, and digital content. /li libMedia and public relations: /b build relationships with journalists, and work with media leads to pitch stories and draft media materials that secure visible, impactful media coverage. /li libBrand management: /b ensuring all communication reflects TE's mission and brand values. /li libEditorial oversight: /b ensure all publications, web and social media content, and media materials reflect the highest standards to maintain TE's reputation as an independent and trusted source of analysis and policy recommendations. /li libCrisis management: /b developing plans to effectively manage public relations crises and facilitate quick, strategic communications decisions. /li libHorizon scanning: /b identify opportunities for TE communications based on an understanding and analysis of political, media and audience trends. /li libTeam culture: /b cultivate entrepreneurial approaches, encouraging experimentation and risk taking in our response to the news cycle and other opportunities. /li /ul h3Experience and core competencies /h3 ul liAt least ten years of relevant professional experience in communications and campaigns, including experience in senior leadership roles. Experience in the EU, transpor or climate isn't a must but a strong interest in these topics is. /li liA proven leader with experience managing and coaching an experienced and talented group of professionals. /li liExceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into compelling stories. /li liA proven record on a broad range of comms capabilities, in particular data story telling, social and new media, video, use of AI etc. /li liAbility to critically interrogate analytical outputs and steer strategic research directions. /li liA collaborative, thoughtful and supportive leadership style aligned with TE's values. /li liStrong strategic thinking with the ability to turn vision into results. /li liExperience working in coalitions and developing strong networks and relationships with EU institutions, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders. /li /ul h3What

we offer
/h3 pWe are an equal opportunities employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits, lots of flexibility and a great workplace with smart, motivated and fun colleagues. Of course we also offer you a chance to dedicate your energy and brainpower to solving one of humanity’s greatest challenges: halting climate change and transforming the transport industry, one of Europe's top sources of climate pollution. /p pThis position is advertised as a permanent, full-time position based in Brussels with min. 3 days per week in the office. The role will involve some travel, mainly inside but occasionally outside Europe. The ideal start date would be 4th January 2027. /p h3Practical Information /h3 pThe deadline for application is Sunday 15th November 2026. /p