Communications, Marketing

ph3Communications, Marketing PR Manager (M/F) /h3 h3Who We Are /h3 pFounded 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. /p pCompliance 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. /p pOperational services consist of organising the collection, recycling, and final treatment of waste photovoltaic panels within the European Union. /p pThe organisation has national representations across the globe, including Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Japan, as well as partnerships on other continents. /p pFor more information, visit: PV CYCLE. You can also find us on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook. /p h3Job Summary /h3 pWe 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. /p pAs a standalone role, you will own the full communications function — from our annual report and newsletters to press relations and marketing collateral. /p pWe 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. /p pYou will work closely with the Managing Director (to whom you report), Country Managers, staff members, suppliers, media, and other external stakeholders. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Communications, Marketing Public Relations /h3 ul liCreate 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. /li liCoordinate, write, and edit internal and external publications, including: ul liAnnual reports /li liNewsletters (member-facing and public) /li liBrochures /li liSpeeches /li liPress releases /li liAdvertisements /li /ul You will also develop marketing and communication materials in cooperation with country teams to support the promotion of our services. /li liLead the production of PV CYCLE’s annual report end-to-end: ul liDefine the structure and storyline with the Managing Director and Country Managers /li liCollect contributions /li liWrite and edit content /li liOversee design and layout /li /ul /li liPlan, produce, and distribute regular newsletters targeting members, partners, and stakeholders across our operating countries, ensuring content remains relevant, timely, and aligned with our positioning. /li liManage PV CYCLE’s social media presence (LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook): ul liDevelop a content calendar /li liProduce and publish posts /li liMonitor engagement /li liReport on performance /li /ul /li liEnsure consistent communication of our image and positioning throughout the organisation, both internally and externally, including support for internal communications. /li liRepresent the organisation in interactions with target media, ensuring regular contact and appropriate responses to media requests. /li liConduct and coordinate relevant market research to support positioning, service development, and communications strategy. /li liDevelop 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 /ul h3Planning Budgeting /h3 ul liResponsible for achieving the communications, marketing, and public relations objectives and financial targets. /li liDevelop short
- and long-term plans within predefined budgets for all PV CYCLE branches, monitor progress, and evaluate performance. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liPassionate and motivated candidate with demonstrated skills and experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. /li liStrong creative, strategic, analytical, organisational, and commercial skills. /li liExperience in budget development and management. /li liExcellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write for diverse formats and audiences. /li liProven experience across the full communications mix: ul liPress releases /li liCorporate publications (annual reports, newsletters) /li liPresentations /li liMedia relations /li liEditorial coordination and layout oversight /li /ul /li liExperience producing marketing collateral, primarily in-house. /li liSolid competence in: ul liSocial media management /li liAudiovisual media and graphics /li liCrisis communications /li liData analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) /li /ul /li liStrong interpersonal and public relations

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