The School of Business and Economics is looking for a Communications Officer to join the School of Business and Economics’ Marketing and Communications (M&C) team. 

In this role, you would join an international team of 7 people. The team develops and carries out marketing and communications activities to support the School’s strategy and objectives. They are responsible for internal and external communication, strategic and research communication, student recruitment and events. 

As a Communications Officer, you will support, develop, implement and evaluate communication plans and activities that contribute to the School’s strategic goals and targets. Your areas of focus will mainly be internal communication and research communication. As a Communications Officer, you will have different tasks and you will work with people at different levels of the organisation, including students, academics and management. 

Your main tasks will include the following:

• Co-develop communication strategies and plans to help the School meet its internal and research communication goals.
• Support different entities within the organisation on both external and internal communication.
• Support researchers to communicate about their work in an accessible and engaging way to different target audiences, ranging from policy makers to the general public.
• Update, edit and design websites and online platforms for research groups/researchers.
• Together with the other communication officers, develop and manage the School’s social media platforms, focusing primarily on increasing the visibility of the School’s research.
• Develop internal and external communication content (social media posts, videos, podcasts, web-series, newsletters, etc.).

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position; experience in research communication and/or a journalistic background is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with online tools and with content creation.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience with website/platform design.
• Knowledge of online marketing is a plus.
• Organisational sensitivity and impact: you are able to connect with representatives on multiple levels.
• Excellent team player.
• Fluent in English (writing and speaking) and proficiency in Dutch (C1 level, or the ability to reach this level within two years). English is the main language of communication.
• Relevant HBO+ level or university degree.

Fixed-term contract: one year, with the possibility of a permanent contract afterwards based on a mutual match.

We offer a dynamic and challenging job in an internationally-oriented organisation where students receive inspiring education and scholars conduct excellent research.

We offer a 0.9 FTE appointment for the period of one year, with the possibility of a permanent contract afterwards based on a mutual match. Remuneration will be according to scale 9 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, depending on education and relevant work experience. This implies a gross monthly salary between € 2.920,00 and € 4.012,00 per month (based on a full-time appointment). Each year the standard salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.

The university’s relocation policy stipulates that the selected candidate is supported to move to (the vicinity of) Maastricht. If the candidate is not already living in Maastricht (or its surroundings), they will be eligible for moving allowances. Other secondary conditions include a pension scheme, extensive leave entitlements, commuting allowance, parental and partner leave, and more.

Maastricht University’s Terms of Employment are laid out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). In addition, local university provisions apply. For more information, please see the website: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/support/um-employees

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is known for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at Maastricht University is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 20,000 students and 4,700 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

School of Business and Economics

The School of Business and Economics (SBE) is one of the youngest faculties of business and economics in the Netherlands. It has a distinctive international profile and is Triple Crown accredited. It provides high-quality education and conducts excellent research with an international perspective. SBE strongly believes in creating close collaborations with its academic partners and societal stakeholders, its students and alumni, and with businesses and organisations in the Limburg Euregion, the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world.