About the mission
We are looking for a Senior Communication Consultant to support the Gemeentehuis van de Toekomst program. The role involves developing communication strategies, managing online channels, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
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Overview
We are looking for a Senior Communication Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for communication regarding the Gemeentehuis van de Toekomst (GvdT) program, which supports local authorities in their digital transformation.Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a targeted communication and marketing approach to support the GvdT program.
Communicate about the various phases and developments of the program, both within the Flemish government and to local authorities and the broader ecosystem.
Develop and organize knowledge-sharing moments and events (e.g., theme days, information sessions, knowledge fairs).
Edit and distribute newsletters, web content, and other communication tools.
Develop, manage, and maintain the online channels of the program.
Ensure internal and external stakeholder communication and relationship management.
Execute and coordinate concrete communication actions such as mailings, campaigns, press, and event communication.
Coordinate with the program team to ensure communication is content-wise correct, timely, and coherent.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Communication Consultant.
Higher education (Master or Bachelor).
Proven experience with trends and developments in the (digital) communication market, content marketing, and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).
Proven experience in drafting and/or implementing (internal) communication plans.
Proven experience in copywriting corporate, marketing, and/or product content.
Languages
Dutch: Native (C2) - Required
Additional Info
Preferred start date: 01/03/2026
Preferred end date: 31/12/2026
Number requested: 1
Assignment type: Framework contract 2022 – 2027 (Lot 3)
Employment percentage: 80%
Remote work possible: Yes
What you'll do
- Develop and execute a targeted communication and marketing approach to support the GvdT program
- Communicate about the various phases and developments of the program, both within the Flemish government and to local authorities and the broader ecosystem
- Develop and organize knowledge-sharing moments and events (e.g., theme days, information sessions, knowledge fairs)
- Edit and distribute newsletters, web content, and other communication tools
- Develop, manage, and maintain the online channels of the program
- Ensure internal and external stakeholder communication and relationship management
- Execute and coordinate concrete communication actions such as mailings, campaigns, press, and event communication
- Coordinate with the program team to ensure communication is content-wise correct, timely, and coherent
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Communication Consultant
- Higher education (Master or Bachelor)
- Proven experience with trends and developments in the (digital) communication market, content marketing, and social media
- Proven experience in drafting and/or implementing (internal) communication plans
- Proven experience in copywriting corporate, marketing, and/or product content
- Dutch language proficiency at CEFR level C2
Skills
- Experience as a Communication Consultant
- Experience as a Communication Manager
- Experience with digitalization projects for local authorities
- Experience as a Communication Expert
- Higher education (Master or Bachelor)
- Experience in a technical environment
- Experience leading projects with service budgets between 25K EUR and 250K EUR
- Experience in copywriting corporate, marketing, and/or product content
- Experience drafting and/or implementing (internal) communication plans
- Experience with trends and developments in the (digital) communication market
- Communication and customer-oriented experience/training