The role
We are looking for a Communications Co-ordinator to join our dynamic team. Working closely with the rest of the Communications Section, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient flow of communication across the organisation, supporting a wide range of projects while ensuring the highest quality of content across various channels.
The team
The Communications Section, part of the Office of the Director General, has an important role to play in helping the Centre to achieve its strategic objectives. Its remit covers both internal and external communications.
The Section leads on news and media, running effective events, stakeholder engagement, publishing, communicating with ECMWF’s own diverse workforce, and on all aspects of digital communication.
About ECMWF
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is a world leader in Numerical Weather Predictions providing high-quality data for weather forecasts and environmental monitoring. As an intergovernmental organisation we collaborate internationally to serve our members and the wider community with global weather predictions, data and training activities that are critical to contribute to safe and thriving societies.
Our mission: Deliver global numerical weather predictions focusing on the medium-range and monitoring of the Earth system to and with our Member States.
Our vision: World-leading monitoring and predictions of the Earth System enabled by cutting-edge physical, computational and data science, resulting from a close collaboration between ECMWF and the members of the European Meteorological Infrastructure.
Role responsibilities
* Working closely with the Head of Strategic Communications, manage administrative processes for the Communications Section from purchase orders and budget oversight to ensuring information is centralised on SharePoint and cascaded to the appropriate platforms/channels accordingly.
* Monitor and manage all key communications metrics for ECMWF to ensure that progress is monitored and cascaded both internally and externally, ensuring for example PR evaluation metrics and Key Performance Indicators assess success of campaign and activities.
* Manage digital assets to create coordinated and consolidated responses to enquiries, especially from the media but not exclusively, and ensure all content is fully following an approval process before being published.
* Contribute to the development of processes and systems from, for example, crisis management and press office management, to events management.
* Schedule communications training for staff and users and provide administrative support in pre- and post-interview briefings.
* Interface with Reading, Bonn and Bologna colleagues for all aspects of delivery relating to communications.
* Organise, support and facilitate events onsite and online (via different tools eg Teams, Zoom, etc), visits and corporate events as required.
* Support the Communications Section with any other duties required as part of the delivery of the communications portfolio.
What we are looking for
Essential
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines;
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, including senior professionals;
* Ability to apply the Centre's processes and develop better administrative processes;
* Proficiency with digital asset management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and basic experience with content management, social media and organisational tools;
* Ability to work under supervision while exercising independent judgment;
* Highly adaptable and able to work under pressure;
* Ability to build strong relationships in a multisite environment.
Education
* Education to EFQ Level 4 or above is required.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* Experience of working in a science environment is desirable.
* Experience of writing, editing, proofreading documents is essential.
* Excellent command of English (mother-tongue equivalent) with excellent writing skills.
* The working languages of ECMWF are English, French and German. Candidates must be able to work effectively in English.
Other information
Grade remuneration: The successful candidates will be recruited at Grade B), according to the scales of the Co-ordinated Organisations and the annual basic salary will be GBP 60,414 (B5) NET annual basic salary (ECMWF salaries are exempt from national income tax). In addition to basic salary, ECMWF also offers a generous benefits package and a flexible teleworking policy.
Starting date: From 01 July 2025
Contract Duration: Four years, with the possibility of further contracts.
Location: Reading, UK.
Remote work: As a multi-site organisation, ECMWF has adopted a hybrid working model that allows flexibility to staff to mix office working and teleworking.
Interviews will take place via videoconference (MS Teams) and will be conducted in English.
Who can apply
Applicants are invited to complete the online application form by clicking on the apply button below.
At ECMWF, we consider an inclusive environment as key for our success. We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all.
Applications are invited from nationals from ECMWF Member States and Co-operating States. In these exceptional times, we also welcome applications from Ukrainian nationals for this vacancy.
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