At ICF Next E&A, we design and deliver large‐scale communication and event projects that make a real impact across Europe and beyond. Our work sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, stakeholder engagement and flawless execution — often in complex, high‐visibility environments.
Your RoleYou will take full ownership of large‐scale, multi‐disciplinary communication and event projects, ensuring excellence at every stage.
Project Leadership & Delivery
Lead the end‐to‐end delivery of complex, large‐scale communication and event projects, from concept to execution
Translate client objectives into clear, actionable project plans and delivery strategies
Ensure operational excellence, compliance and quality control across all project components
Client Partnership
Act as the primary strategic point of contact for senior clients
Build, maintain and strengthen long‐term client relationships based on trust and delivery excellence
Serve as the escalation point, providing clarity and solutions in high‐pressure situations
Team Leadership & Governance
Build, lead and motivate large, cross‐functional teams of internal and external experts
Oversee the work of specialist leads, ensuring quality, timelines and budgets are consistently met
Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities, accountability and decision‐making across teams
Financial Oversight
Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets
Ensure strong financial control, monitoring performance and implementing mitigation measures where needed
Balance ambition with realism to deliver value for both clients and the organisation
Risk Management & Problem Solving
Anticipate risks and proactively manage scope changes in dynamic environments
Make critical decisions under pressure, maintaining composure and strategic clarity
Solve complex challenges quickly and effectively during both planning and live delivery phases
Strategic Communication Oversight
Oversee communication strategies linked to projects, ensuring alignment across messaging, branding and stakeholder engagement
Ensure consistency, credibility and impact across all touchpoints
What You BringExperience & Background
Minimum 10 years' experience in directing and delivering large‐scale, high‐profile communication and/or event projects
Strong background in communications, events, or related strategic communication disciplines
Proven experience managing complex, multi‐stakeholder and multi‐disciplinary projects
Skills & Leadership Qualities
Exceptional leadership and people‐management skills, with the ability to inspire and align large teams
Strong client‐facing experience, with a proven track record of successful client delivery
Excellent organisational, planning and project management capabilities
High adaptability and resilience in environments with rapidly changing priorities and scope
Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution‐oriented mindset
Ability to perform at a high level under pressure and tight deadlines
Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Why Join ICF Next?
Lead high‐visibility, high‐impact communication and event programmes across Europe
Work at senior level with demanding, purpose‐driven clients
Operate in a collaborative, international environment where leadership and accountability matter
Shape projects that inform, engage and mobilise audiences at scale
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