ECL is looking to recruit a motivated, creative and detail-orientated Communications Officer to join our team in Brussels and support our wide-ranging communications activities during a maternity leave cover.  

Deadline for applications: 7 February 2026 

Start date: As soon as possible 

Location: Brussels, Belgium 

Contract duration: 1 year (maternity leave cover), with possibilities for extension

In this role, you will help shape and deliver strategic communications campaigns that support EU decision-making on cancer prevention and care. As ECL’s Communications Officer, you will co-lead the implementation of ECL’s communications strategy and contribute to activities to increase the visibility and impact of cancer societies across Europe.  

The Communications Officer will report directly to ECL’s Executive Director and work closely with ECL’s policy and projects teams.  

Please note: this is a fixed-term position for one year with the potential for extension.

Click here to download the full job description. 

How do I apply? 

Send an email to vacancy@cancer.eu with the subject line ‘Application – Communications Officer’. We kindly ask all applicants to share their CV (with two professional references), a letter of motivation, and two examples of successful communication campaigns you produced (for example, a social media campaign, a press release, or an opinion piece).  

The deadline for applications is 7 February 2026. 

Please note that all applicants must be qualified, eligible, and able to work in Belgium. ECL cannot provide financial assistance to relocate to Brussels, nor administrative support for a work permit.  

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks following the deadline for applications. Due to the high number of expected applications, kindly note that we are unable to provide individual feedback.