Communications and Events Officer

About CO2 Value Europe

CO2 Value Europe (CVE) is an international non-profit association founded in November 2017. Today, CVE is the key representative of the Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) community in Europe. It brings together over 110 pioneering members across the CO₂ value chain, including industry, research organisations, universities, start-ups, and regional clusters, and connects a broader network committed to advancing CCU technologies to help the EU meet its climate targets, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.

Summary

The Communications and Events Officer will play a key role in supporting the implementation of CO2 Value Europe’s communication strategy within a small and dynamic secretariat. In this context, the role offers a high level of autonomy and close collaboration across all functions of the organisation.

In addition, the successful candidate will develop and support communication and dissemination activities for EU-funded projects in which CO2 Value Europe is involved.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of CO2 Value Europe’s internal and external communication strategies.
• Create visual content (infographics, banners, presentations) and videos to enhance the visibility of the association’s activities and promote the concept of Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU).
• Manage and distribute bi-monthly newsletters and targeted email campaigns to engage members and project partners.
• Update and manage content on the CO2 Value Europe website and project websites (WordPress), and proactively improve user experience.
• Contribute to social media activities, primarily via LinkedIn, ensuring consistent messaging.
• Monitor and analyse web and social media performance, using insights to refine outreach and strengthen engagement with target audiences.
• Secure media coverage for key publications and policy outputs, and build and maintain relationships with journalists and relevant stakeholders.
• Organise events from concept to delivery, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
• Develop and implement communication and dissemination work packages for EU-funded projects in which CO2 Value Europe is involved.
• Support the drafting of EU-project proposals related to communication and dissemination work packages.

Profile

Job requirements:

• University degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences or equivalent.
• 3-4 years’ experience in communication, public relations, social media and event management.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and managing websites and digital communication channels.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video production tools.
• Ability to translate technical and scientific information into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a small, fast-paced environment, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
• An organised, collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when needed.

Desirable criteria:

• Strong interest in climate change, sustainability and energy transition topics.
• Experience working on EU-funded projects and/or in project management.
• Experience in a membership-based organisation and understanding of the EU institutions and policymaking processes.

Contract and location:

Full-time position based in Brussels. Working from home is possible. Some business travels mainly within Europe should be considered. Flexibility in working time and place is required.

Starting date: July 2026

Applicants need to have the right to work in Belgium or the EU.

Any questions?

Visit our website and LinkedIn, and do not hesitate to contact Lara Tottolo, Senior Communications and Events Manager at lara.tottolo@co2value.eu.

How to Apply?

Please send your CV and motivation letter to contact@co2value.eu no later than the 24th of May 2026, with the email subject “Communications and Events Officer”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the deadline.