Head of Communications, Marketing

h3Communications, Marketing PR Manager (M/F) /h3pCommunications, Marketing PR Manager (M/F) /ph3Who We Are /h3pFounded in 2007 by and for the photovoltaic (solar) industry, PV CYCLE today offers compliance and operational services for a broad range of products such as photovoltaic panels, electrical and electronic equipment, batteries, and packaging. /ppCompliance services for solar panels consist of ensuring that each Producer or Importer complies with the obligations of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2012/19/EU) and the 27 national WEEE regulations. /ppOperational services consist of organising the collection, recycling, and final treatment of waste photovoltaic panels within the European Union. /ppThe organisation has national representations across the globe, including Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Japan, as well as partnerships on other continents. /ppFor more information, visit: PV CYCLEbrYou can also find us on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook. /ph3Job Summary /h3pWe are looking for a Communications, Marketing PR Manager responsible for planning, developing, and implementing our communications strategy, marketing activities, and public relations initiatives, both externally and internally. /ppAs a standalone role, you will own the full communications function — from our annual report and newsletters to press relations and marketing collateral. /ppWe are seeking a driven candidate who can position PV CYCLE as the reference organisation for compliance and operational services within the solar, WEEE, batteries, and circular economy sectors. /ppYou will work closely with the Managing Director (to whom you report), Country Managers, staff members, suppliers, media, and other external stakeholders. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Communications, Marketing Public Relations /h3ulliCreate and implement a comprehensive communications, marketing, and public relations programme that enhances the organisation’s image and positioning within the market and among the general public. /liliCoordinate, write, and edit internal and external publications, including:ulliAnnual reports /liliNewsletters (member-facing and public) /liliBrochures /liliSpeeches /liliPress releases /liliAdvertisements /li /ulYou will also develop marketing and communication materials in cooperation with country teams to support the promotion of our services. /liliLead the production of PV CYCLE’s annual report end-to-end:ulliDefine the structure and storyline with the Managing Director and Country Managers /liliCollect contributions /liliWrite and edit content /liliOversee design and layout /li /ul /liliPlan, produce, and distribute regular newsletters targeting members, partners, and stakeholders across our operating countries, ensuring content remains relevant, timely, and aligned with our positioning. /liliManage PV CYCLE’s social media presence (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook):ulliDevelop a content calendar /liliProduce and publish posts /liliMonitor engagement /liliReport on performance /li /ul /liliEnsure consistent communication of our image and positioning throughout the organisation, both internally and externally, including support for internal communications. /liliRepresent the organisation in interactions with target media, ensuring regular contact and appropriate responses to media requests. /liliConduct and coordinate relevant market research to support positioning, service development, and communications strategy. /liliDevelop and lead marketing communications and PR activities such as exhibitions (e.g. Intersolar Europe in Munich, Intersolutions in Belgium), stakeholder events, and other external engagements. /li /ulh3Planning Budgeting /h3ulliResponsible for achieving the communications, marketing, and public relations objectives and financial targets. /liliDevelop short
- and long-term plans within predefined budgets for all PV CYCLE branches, monitor progress, and evaluate performance. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliPassionate and motivated candidate with demonstrated skills and experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. /liliStrong creative, strategic, analytical, organisational, and commercial skills. /liliExperience in budget development and management. /liliExcellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write for diverse formats and audiences. /liliProven experience across the full communications mix:ulliPress releases /liliCorporate publications (annual reports, newsletters) /liliPresentations /liliMedia relations /liliEditorial coordination and layout oversight /li /ul /liliExperience producing marketing collateral, primarily in-house. /liliSolid competence in:ulliSocial media management /liliAudiovisual media and graphics /liliCrisis communications /liliData analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) /li /ul /liliStrong interpersonal and public relations

skills:
ulliKnowledge sharing /liliCollaboration with sales and custom