Careers

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 

• Dynamic self-starter, highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines efficiently 

• Clear communicator with excellent English (additional EU languages are an asset) 

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with academics, policymakers, industry leaders, and institutional partners 

• Demanding team player with high standards for personal and team performance, maintaining a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset 

• Proven project manager with excellent time management, multitasking abilities, and the capacity to deliver high-quality results under pressure 

• Hands-on experience with hybrid and digital event formats (Zoom, Teams and coordination with AV providers) 

• Proficient in MS Office, WordPress, email marketing tools (e.g. MailChimp), and event platforms (Zoom, LinkedIn, YouTube, Eventbrite, TicketTailor) 

• Proven track record in preparing compelling event communication materials (invitations, web content, social media) 

• Ability to analyse event performance and produce campaign reports

What we offer

• A competitive compensation package

• A full-time, permanent contract

• Opportunities for telework

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming team

• The chance to work directly with top experts, academics, and EU policymakers in the digital, energy and mobility sectors

• 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 15 July 2025.

Start date: 18/08/2025