Technical Communication Manager – eu.bac – European Building Automation and Controls Association

eu.bac is the European Building Automation and Controls Association. It represents the major European manufacturers of products and systems for home and building automation towards the European institutions and standardization bodies.

Its vision is a world where energy efficient, sustainable, healthy and comfortable buildings are achieved through the optimal application of home and building controls, automation systems and services.

To facilitate this goal eu.bac has introduced a certification system for products and systems.

In addition to this, eu.bac created eu.ESCO, a specialized working group promoting Energy Performance Contracting, a tool to facilitate energy efficiency improvements of buildings.

We are seeking a dynamic and pro-active

Technical Communication Manager

Your challenge:

  • Write technical guides, position papers and press releases, handling internal and external communication
  • Technical advocacy for eu.bac interests regarding European energy efficiency (EE) policy. Represent eu.bac at meetings and conferences.
  • Monitor European Energy Efficiency policy. Scan developments in Brussels and alerting industry whenever necessary.
  • Network with other organizations, relevant to the scope of eu.bac.
  • Prepare eu.bac meetings, invitations, ensure participation and write minutes.
  • Facilitate compromise positions made of different company input and coordinate internal work.

Your profile:

  • University graduate with eligible technical field of study
    • A good team player, able to multitask and manage different priorities when working independently
    • Passionate about conscientious work and attention to detail
    • Good understanding of European institutions, policies, regulations (energy, environment, circular economy, research and innovation) and the EU decision-making processes
    • Excellent communication and networking skills
    • Self-motivated, energetic with a pro-active attitude
    • Organizational skills and conceptual working
    • Excellent command of written and spoken English
    • Second European language required
    • Strong interest or experience in the relevant technical issues (e.g. Ecodesign policies)
    • Knowledge of the buildings sector and/or energy efficiency is required

The position is based in Brussels.

We offer a motivating and diversified job in a committed team, an open atmosphere and extra benefits. For a first contact please call Simone Alessandri (simone.alessandri@eubac.org; +32 2 706 82 02)

You like to work in an innovative and green industry branch? Please send your online application to simone.alessandri@eubac.org

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