Communications Consultant

Bax is an innovation consultancy that supports changemakers in building pilots, tools, and collaborations that turn ideas into societal impact.

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With offices in Barcelona, Brussels, Cambridge, Düsseldorf and Utrecht, we empower more than 1,200 public and private organisations to design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. From the energy transition to urban greening to healthcare innovation, we work on ideas that matter with changemakers from every corner of society.

With a network of 3,000 partners and active projects in 44 countries, clients who work with Bax join one of Europe’s biggest innovation ecosystems. Every one of our clients and partners is putting a big idea into the real world. Everyone in Bax believes in collaboration and real-world testing. And every client receives committed support from our team of 75 innovation specialists.

European collaboration projects are one of the ways in which we deliver these services, in the framework of Horizon Europe or other EU-funded programmes. Our services include the creation of business, R&D, and policy collaborations and the project management of such collaborations.

The position

We are seeking a Communications Consultant to join our team at our Barcelona headquarters.

As well as corporate communications for Bax’s channels, the communications team is involved in many collaborative initiatives (“projects”) that require coordination between several partners across Europe.

Your core tasks would include (not exclusively):

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• Communications management and strategy: Leading and/or supporting the communication and dissemination activities of several projects and managing communications teams.
  
• Website design and maintenance: designing and maintaining websites (using WordPress, Figma, and other Content Management Systems).
  
• Design and visual storytelling: Preparing high-quality promotional images/graphics, including data visualisations, reports, social media graphics, infographics and website layouts/UX.
  
• News/blog writing: Draft press releases and write blog posts, news stories and insights for projects and the Bax website. Main topics planned for this role include: Mobility and Logistics, Public Mobility, Batteries, Circularity, and more.
  
• Social media: Upkeep of the Bax Innovation social media accounts, as well as supporting output for project-specific accounts.
  
• Press relations: Promotion and dissemination of project outputs through media and advocacy channels.
  

The candidates we are seeking

We seek fast-learning candidates with 3+ years of experience in a communications/marketing position. Other relevant applications will also be considered.

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for editing and communicating about innovation, science and technology. You must be able to understand complex technical language and translate it into commercial copy for a wider audience.

The successful candidate will be an efficient multitasker and great team player, with the ability to quickly prioritise and organise their tasks.

The following is essential:

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• Background and profile: studies in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or Sustainability are preferred. We seek candidates with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in communications and/or project management.
  
• Languages: Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential, as almost all of our assignments are conducted in English. Fluency in French or Dutch would be a strong plus.
  
• Soft skills: we expect a great deal of autonomy and proactivity, being able to communicate professionally with partners and clients, and managing and leading discussions and public presentations.
  

Digital marketing and design tools

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• LinkedIn and social media tools
  
• Canva
  

Life at Bax

We offer a competitive compensation package and foster a positive, entrepreneurial company culture where new ideas and initiatives are encouraged. Work-life balance is very important to us.

Bax provides employees with the freedom to shape their career paths. With a flat hierarchy, consultants are encouraged to develop work on topics that inspire them. Each new hire is paired with an experienced consultant mentor to support professional growth. We recognise that our people work best when they’re comfortable and healthy.

Please note that these roles may involve occasional travel to client locations across Europe, requiring availability for a few trips per year. xqbhyrx

What Bax offers you

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• Permanent contract
  
• Hybrid and flexible work options
  
• Shorter workday on Fridays
  
• Subsidised gym membership
  
• Regular team building (including ski and summer trips)
  

To be considered for this position, you will need to be in possession of a nationality or a permit that allows you to work in Spain at the time of application.

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