Careers
Our think tank’s most important asset is our people. We value our extraordinary, inspiring, diverse and unique resources. We recruit people from a wide variety of professions and backgrounds, at different stages of their careers.
In addition to applications for advertised positions, CERRE welcomes spontaneous expressions of interest from academic researchers. For more information, please contact us at info@cerre.eu.
Events Officer
The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is seeking a talented and motivated Events Officer to join our Communications team. The team is looking for a proactive, ambitious, and results-driven professional with a confident mindset eager to contribute to the work of a leading independent think tank in Brussels, specialising in digital, energy, and mobility policy.
Your key responsibilities
As Events Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of CERRE’s in-person, hybrid, and virtual events (+/- 30 per year), including:
- Managing all event logistics, including venues, technical providers, catering, and registrations
- Monitoring competing events and maintaining a shared planning calendar
- Drafting, designing, and proofreading of event communication materials
- Preparing compelling invitations and managing speaker liaison, including briefings and follow-up
- Overseeing all audience-related interactions and registration processes
- Coordinating the promotion and livestreams (LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky) and streaming platforms (Zoom, Teams)
- Enhancing audience engagement through innovative tools and platforms
- Conducting participant satisfaction surveys, analysing results, and recommending improvements
- Measuring success through analytics and creating impact reports for our members
Your profile
- 2–3 years of experience in event organisation and communications, ideally in a European policy or institutional setting
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Dynamic self-starter, highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines efficiently
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Clear communicator with excellent English (additional EU languages are an asset)
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Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and institutional partners
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Demanding team player with high standards for personal and team performance, maintaining a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
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Proven project manager with excellent time management, multitasking abilities, and the capacity to deliver high-quality results under pressure
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Hands-on experience with hybrid and digital event formats (Zoom, Teams and coordination with AV providers)
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Proficient in MS Office, WordPress, email marketing tools (e.g. MailChimp), and event platforms (Zoom, LinkedIn, YouTube, Eventbrite, TicketTailor)
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Proven track record in preparing compelling event communication materials (invitations, web content, social media)
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Ability to analyse event performance and produce campaign reports
What we offer
- A competitive compensation package
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A full-time, permanent contract
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Opportunities for telework
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A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team
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The chance to work directly with top experts, academics, and EU policymakers in the digital, energy and mobility sectors
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The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic, multicultural, quality-oriented, and intellectually stimulating work environment, based in beautiful offices in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre)
How to apply
Are you excited to join our team and make a difference? If so, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation to Recruitment@cerre.eu with the subject line “Events officer / [Your Name]” by 30 May 2025.
Start date: 18/08/2025
We are looking for a TMT Project Officer
The Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) is seeking a Project Officer to join its tech, media, and telecom (TMT) practice. The team is looking for a talented, ambitious, assertive and results-oriented young professional eager to join a Brussels-based independent think tank and play a key part in its ongoing expansion. This role provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge in these fields and further develop your skills and understanding of the European digital and tech sectors.
Your responsibilities
Planning and coordinating the delivery of multiple research projects in the TMT sector:
- Support or lead on the delivery of research activities from proposal to publication
- Define, keep track of project roadmaps to ensure timely delivery
- Plan, prepare and run coordination meetings and conference calls
- Facilitate engagement of members and external stakeholders
- Ensure the quality of research reports, proof-reading/editing reports
- Organise and prepare internal meetings with members of the CERRE secretariat and the academic team
- Keep abreast of relevant policy developments at the EU and member states levels
- Pursue contacts and opportunities to expand research activities including new areas of work, new academic colleagues to work with, etc.
Contributing to dissemination activities:
- Collaborate with the Communications team on the planning and execution of research project-related (and other types of) events
- Contribute to the drafting of newsletters, alerts, blogs, etc.
- Plan, prepare and attend meetings with EU policymakers & other stakeholders
Your profile
3-4 years of experience in (EU) project management/public affairs/research (preferably in TMT)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent team player, ready to help others, solution-oriented
Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders: academics, industry representatives, European and national institutions and policymakers
Eager to expand knowledge and develop policy experience in new areas
Excellent command of written & spoken English (other languages always a plus)
Very organised, detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines efficiently
What we offer
- Permanent, full-time contract
Competitive package
Dynamic, multicultural environment
Opportunities for telework
Collaboration with leading academics and experts in the tech and digital sector
Contribute to bringing forward smarter regulation
The position is based in Brussels (Avenue Louise/Bois de la Cambre). Candidates should possess the right to work in Belgium/the EU and are ideally able to start as soon as possible.
To apply for this position, send your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@cerre.eu with ‘TMT Project Officer [your name]’ in the subject line by 30 May 2025. Interviews of relevant candidates will, however, start before that date.
