The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE) is seeking a HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS to lead its internal and external communications function. The Head of Communications will also play an active role in day-to-day communication activities.
Together with the communications team they lead, the Head of Communications is responsible for planning and managing day-to-day communications, the Centre’s publication process, online presence, media relations, event management, strategic communications, and crisis communications preparedness.
The Head of Communications works in close cooperation with the Centre’s leadership and is a member of the Centre’s Executive Team.
The position is for a four-year term.
Requirements:
- An academic degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
- Solid communications experience, including an understanding of strategic communications to advance organizational goals
- Demonstrated leadership skills and strong supervisory experience
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders and to coordinate activities effectively
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel
- Citizenship of one of Hybrid CoE’s Participating States
Preferred qualifications:
- Good knowledge of security policy and/or hybrid threat-related issues
- Experience working in an international environment, particularly in an EU/NATO context
We offer an interesting and dynamic position in a stimulating international environment.
The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats is an international expert organization of 36 Participating States with a Secretariat in Helsinki, Finland. The Centre employs around 50 experts of different nationalities, and the working language is English.
Hybrid CoE’s mission is to strengthen the security of its Participating States and organizations by providing expertise and training in countering hybrid threats. Hybrid CoE operates through networks of government officials, researchers, and private sector representatives whose activities are managed and coordinated by the Secretariat.
The person selected for the position will be required to undergo a security clearance.
Applications, including a letter of motivation, CV, and a salary request, should be submitted to info@hybridcoe.fi no later than 16:00 CET on 10 April 2025.
For further information, please contact:
Director Teija Tiilikainen (teija.tiilikainen@hybridcoe.fi). Applicants preferring to make enquiries by phone should make arrangements with PA Suvi Järvinen (suvi.jarvinen@hybridcoe.fi).
