Senior Director Communications

pHanson Search is partnering with a leading international ocean conservation organisation to appoint a Senior Communications Director to join its European Senior Leadership Team. This is a rare chance for a senior communications leader to make communications a strategic driver of policy change. The role comes at a defining time for environmental protection in Europe. /p h3About the Senior Communications Director Role in Brussels: /h3 pIn this Senior Communications Director role, you will report directly to the Executive Director for Europe. You will lead an integrated communications strategy that positions the organisation as a leading voice on environmental protection in Europe. /p pThis newly created role sits on the European Senior Leadership Team, where it will strengthen communications across EU member states. /p pWith a major EU legislative opportunity ahead, you will step straight into high‑profile campaigns that will shape European policy for years to come. You will work closely with senior colleagues in campaigns and in the science and policy teams to build communications into campaign design from the start. Your job is to turn evidence into public support and concrete policy outcomes. /p pA Respected Environmental NGO With a Track Record of Results /p pThe organisation is a respected international non‑profit that uses scientific evidence and public campaigning to win concrete policy change. Its European team works across several countries and engages with EU institutions and national governments on nature protection and biodiversity. Success is measured not in coverage but in outcomes, with governments acting and ecosystems recovering. /p h3Senior Communications Director Responsibilities /h3 ul liDesign and lead an integrated European communications strategy as a partner to the Executive Director. /li liRaise the visibility of campaigns and experts with European media and policy audiences, including through digital channels. /li liUse communications to help secure tangible EU and national policy victories. /li liBroaden public reach and turn visibility into supporters and donors to build sustainable funding. /li liBuild communications into campaign design alongside campaign leaders and the science and policy teams. /li liLead and develop a distributed, multicultural communications team. /li liCounsel the Executive Director and senior leadership, including on crisis communications and reputational risk. /li /ul h3Corporate Communications Experience and Skills /h3 ul liSignificant experience in communications, PR, public affairs or journalism, including Director‑level leadership. /li liA proven track record of running campaigns in EU contexts linked to policy outcomes. /li liStrong PR expertise across European markets, spanning media relations and digital engagement. /li liExperience of growing supporter and donor audiences. /li liExperience of leading teams in international, multicultural environments. /li liA good understanding of EU institutions and the Brussels policy environment. /li liThe ability to turn scientific and policy insight into compelling stories for varied audiences. /li liSound political judgement and experience in crisis communications. /li liFluent written and spoken English, with Spanish, French or German an asset. /li liAn existing right to work in Spain or Belgium, as relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. /li /ul