Marketing & Communication ManagerFor sustainably managed forestsat the heart of the wood-paper value chain
Perfect trilingual command FR · NL · EN · Brussels · Replacement contract art. PEFC Belgium is the forest certification standard-setting body that guarantees that wood and paper come from sustainably and responsibly managed forests.
Together with a network of more than 700 companies and 500 forest owners, PEFC Belgium works every day to promote sustainable forest management in Belgium, while contributing to forest protection worldwide. By choosing PEFC-certified resources, companies, institutions and consumers can support local, responsible materials and help preserve forests for future generations.
We are looking for a passionate, curious and enthusiastic Marketing & Communication Manager to join our Brussels-based team under a replacement contract.
In this role, you will help bring PEFC’s mission to life: giving a sustainable dimension to projects, strengthening the visibility of certified materials and inspiring stakeholders across the wood-paper value chain.
Contract information
Contract type
Replacement contract — art. This contract is concluded pursuant to the Belgian Act of 3 July 1978, article 11bis — replacement of an employee unable to work.
You will lead the development and implementation of PEFC Belgium’s annual MARCOMM plan, ensuring both strategic direction and hands-on execution.
Coordinating the MARCOMM team, including the assistant and external agency.
Defining, managing and actively monitoring the MARCOMM budget.
Developing PEFC Belgium’s communication strategy with clarity, consistency and impact.
Marketing & campaigns
Developing marketing campaigns in close collaboration with the account managers.
Creating communication tools such as brochures, reports and annual publications.
Briefing, developing and supervising digital communications, including newsletters, social media and the website.
Managing media planning and sponsored content.
You will help strengthen PEFC Belgium’s voice towards specialised media, institutional stakeholders and key prescribers.
Writing content for specialised media.
Filtering and managing incoming press requests.
Supporting the Secretary General with writing, presentations, speeches and institutional communication.
Managing communication around B2B and B2C trade fairs.
Developing communication partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
Participating in international PEFC Task Teams, including Construction TT and Communications TT.
FR — French
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NL — Dutch
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EN — English
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A trilingual command of French, Dutch and English is expected.
Master’s degree in communication, marketing or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in communication, marketing or public relations.
Excellent command of French, Dutch and English.
Excellent writing skills in all three languages.
Strong knowledge of social media and digital tools.
Curious, enthusiastic and a true team player.
Knowledge of marketing automation.
Good command of Photoshop or similar creative tools.
Communicative joy of life — Your enthusiasm is contagious and your energy helps move the team forward.
Strategic vision — You can define priorities, manage a budget and make decisions autonomously.
Commitment to sustainability — Sustainable forest management is not just a slogan for you. Do you want to use your communication skills to make sustainable forest management more visible, more understandable and more inspiring?
Send your CV and cover letter, including your motivation for sustainable forest management, before 20 May 2026.
management@pefc.