EUROPUR is the European Association of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Blocks Manufacturers. Polyurethane foam is a plastic material very widely used in upholstered furniture, bedding and transports. We are today hiring an assistant to reinforce our team in Brussels.

Your profile:

You should have completed graduate education and be fluent in English. As you will be interacting with our members and stakeholders from all over Europe and beyond, we expect great interpersonal skills, attention to detail, as well as outstanding verbal and written communications skills.

We welcome motivated applicants and do not necessarily require prior experience although it will be appreciated. At the time of applying for the job, you should have the right to work in Belgium (EEA national or relevant work permit). You will be reporting to the Secretary General.

Your role in our organization:

You will become the main person responsible for our organization’s administration and member relations. As such your tasks will include:

• Support to organization of Meetings and Events: from small working group meetings to our annual conference attended by several hundred participants;

• Management of payables and receivables together with our accountant;

• Management of our CertiPUR certification scheme for flexible polyurethane foam;

• Liaison with our events agencies and other external suppliers;

• Maintaining our databases and mass-mailing systems;

• Supporting our internal and external communications;

The position is based in Brussels with occasional travel abroad (3-5 times per year).

We offer:

Full-time Belgian employee contract (38 hours per week). Benefits include: group insurance, travel insurance, lunch vouchers, ecochèques, mobile phone, transport allowance.  

How to apply or request additional information?

All queries should be sent by email to: info@europur.org. To apply for the position, please send CV, letter of motivation and salary expectations to Mr Damir Andrasek (info@europur.org) before 7 February 2025 COB. Applications will be considered as they come in. The position is available immediately, the exact starting date can be discussed with the selected candidate.  

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