Location: Brussels (Belgium) or Besançon (France)

Contract: Open-ended (CDI), full-time

Deadline for applications: 28^th June 2026, 11:59PM CET 

Starting date: September 2026

Working time: 38 hours/week (Belgium) or forfait jour 205 days (France)

ABOUT ENERGY CITIES 

Energy Cities empowers cities and citizens to shape and transition to future proof cities. 

We showcase concrete alternatives deployed by cities, we advocate to change political and economic governance at all levels, and we foster a wide cultural change leading to a futureproofed society. Energy Cities’ community is composed of local leaders from thousands of cities in 30 European countries. 

We believe that the energy transition is about more than renewable energy or great technologies: It is about a wise use of resources while strengthening local participation and well-being in a democratic Europe. 

More info about us: https://energy-cities.eu/  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The selected candidate will be part of the teams of Energy Cities working on corporate communications and fundraising. He/she/they will also be part of different teams implementing EU funded projects, according to availability and needs.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO WILL

• Lead communication work in the framework of several projects that Energy Cities is/will be involved with in the field of energy and climate transition. This includes developing and implementing communication strategies using a variety of tools and channels, coordinating project partners in the delivery of such strategies, monitoring and reporting on the outcomes.
• Develop content for Energy Cities’ corporate communication, mainlyon the topic of adaptation.
• Support the communication team with the development of newsletters and thematic bulletins
• Support the fundraising team by developing compelling communication material about Energy Cities’ activities, projects and impact and by contributing to the development of project proposals for the EU and potential private donors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience in advocacy communication on energy and climate topics, preferably with a focus on the local level and on climate adaptation in a European context
• Master level studies in a relevant domain e.g. communications, marketing, political science
• Previous experience in leading communication work packages for EU-funded projects
• Previous experience in the organisation and facilitation of events & webinars

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proficient user level (C level) in English
• Strong understanding of climate action topics and related EU policy debates
• Ability to translate complex topics into compelling and accessible digital content (text, blog articles, videos, podcasts, newsletters, etc.)
• Proficient with the use of graphic design tools to lay out communication materials (brochures, reports, projects portfolios) & to develop visuals for social media
• Excellent organisational skills and capacity to work autonomously
• Ability to work in an international and intercultural team and environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks

NICE TO HAVE

• Interest in system change approaches (governance issues, transition management, stakeholders and citizen engagement, urban and energy planning, policies and financial instruments, etc.)
• Independent user (B level) of other EU languages, beside your mother tongue

WHAT WE OFFER

Open-ended contract (CDI), full-time, under Belgian or French law. 

A salary aligned with the sector and depending on experience. 

Attractive benefits including: 

Belgium 

• 20 days paid leave + 26.5 extra-legal days + additional days for sick children 
• Time-saving account 
• Group insurance (pension, hospitalisation, medical) 
• Transport reimbursement (CP 337) 
• Meal vouchers 
• Homeworking allowance 

France 

• 26.5 days paid leave + 20 RTT days (forfait jour) + additional days for sick children 
• Health insurance (90% employer-paid) 
• 50% reimbursement of transport costs + sustainable mobility allowance 
• Meal vouchers (60% employer-subsidised) 
• Employee savings plan (PEE) based on organisation’s results 
• Homeworking allowance 

A holacratic, collaborative work culture with genuine autonomy and room for initiative. Learn more about our governance model: www.energy-cities.eu/holacracy  

A meaningful mission: work at the heart of Europe’s housing, energy poverty, and sustainability transition alongside cities and partners committed to inclusive, affordable and low-carbon solutions 

Hybrid working: part-time homeworking policy (available within the EU). This role requires regular on-site presence to ensure effective teamwork and cohesion. 

Travel: regular missions across Europe (mostly 2–3 day missions) 

HOW TO APPLY 

Submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio via energy-cities.eu/jobs before 28/06/2026 11:59PM. 

The selection process consists of 3 stages: 

• Screening interview with HR 
• Interview with Communications Referents 
• Reference check 

Applicants must have the legal right to work and reside in Belgium or France. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Energy Cities is committed to gender equality and to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

MORE ON OUR TEAM

Our staff includes 40 people based in two offices, in Brussels and Besançon. Our internal governance is based on the Holacracy principles: every decision is taken by the person or the “circle” (team) that is responsible for it. Team members have no function or title, they are fulfilling a role, or several ones defined in our “constitution”. The latter changes each time we identify a new need, making our organisation not only relatively horizontal with a co-ownership of the strategy, of its development, but also very agile. Learn more about Holacracy.