Communications Specialist - EU

Job type: 1-year fixed-term contract with potential to extend 

Location: The Netherlands, within reasonable travel distance to for example Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels. 

Hybrid working: You will be able to work from home and come into the office to collaborate with your team(s) when required, but this role can operate on a largely remote basis. We have flexible core hours, and we don’t believe in a culture of presenteeism. We will discuss what is important to you during the recruitment process.  

Salary & Benefits: €63,400 (The Netherlands) + competitive benefits package including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, 15.2% employer pension contribution, health/medical insurance, a wellbeing allowance and Headspace app subscription. 

Closing date: Monday 7 September 2026 at 09:00 BST. WRAP reserves the right to close this role early in the event of a large volume of applications. 

Please note: WRAP is working in partnership with Remote Netherlands as a local Employer of Record. Therefore, any employment will be with Remote Netherlands and will include the accompanying local market benefits package and in-country employment policies. We will require applicants to have the appropriate right to work and live in The Netherlands as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. 

Who are we?  

WRAP is a global environmental action NGO transforming food, packaging, textiles and resource use systems in pursuit of circular living. 

WRAP are the people who do. We connect. We evidence. We solve. We deliver. 

For over 25 years, WRAP has innovated to meet the problems of the day. 

We prevent waste and pollution to save money, improve living standards and protect natural habitats. We reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water stress to strengthen resilience and help meet environmental goals. We improve resource use to increase productivity and growth. 

Across the world, we bring more than 1,000 businesses together with governments and civil society to tackle environmental challenges that require the collective action of many. 

Join us at WRAP and you'll drive important change to embed circular living in every boardroom and in every home. 

The role 

We’re hiring a brand-new role in our Communications Team that will play a pivotal role in shaping WRAP’s expansion across Europe. 

As our EU Communications Specialist, you’ll have a unique opportunity to define how WRAP builds its profile across the European Union. You’ll help shape how we engage existing corporate, government and funding partners, while growing our reach and influence with new audiences across the region - particularly in the areas of food and textiles sustainability. 

Based in the Netherlands, you’ll bring extensive experience of working across multiple European countries. You’ll know, for example, what resonates with French policymakers, how to engage German or Italian businesses, or how approaches may need to differ between audiences in Spain and Ireland. 

You’ll be an experienced communications professional who can confidently move between strategy and execution. You'll be skilled at building strong relationships with journalists, event organisers, partners and communications professionals across Europe to maximise WRAP's impact. 

You’ll have a sharp eye for opportunities to position our experts as trusted voices on the issues that are important to WRAP. From securing speaking opportunities and shaping media stories, to writing compelling copy across multiple channels, you'll know how to tell the right story to the right audience. You'll constantly be looking for new and creative ways to strengthen engagement and build WRAP's reputation across Europe. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Building a deep understanding of priority stakeholders across the region, identifying what motivates them and how to reach them.  

• Developing and delivering an effective regional communications plan that strengthens WRAP’s profile in the EU and aligns with WRAP’s corporate strategy, global messaging and brand positioning. 

• Identifying and securing relevant, high-profile regional media coverage, PR opportunities and speaking engagements (e.g. at conferences and events).  

• Creating high-quality, audience-focused content and materials – including case studies, digital content, thought leadership pieces and business development collateral – to support stakeholder engagement, fundraising efforts and showcase WRAP’s work in the region. 

• Proactively identifying and building relationships with key regional organisations, influencers and networks to co-create content and expand WRAP’s reach. 

• Working collaboratively, proactively and positively with WRAP’s cross-functional and cross-continental teams. 

What are we looking for? 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a positive and driven self-starter with strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and networking skills, who learns fast and is confident establishing a new regional role from the ground up. 

• Have proven experience in global communications, public relations, or marketing. 

• Be able to develop and implement effective communication plans to influence public opinion, policymakers, and engage stakeholders – particularly businesses, NGOs, government, foundations, corporate partners and grassroots organisations.  

• Have experience creating engaging and innovative multi-channel content, including use of multimedia formats. 

• Be highly attuned to regional trends, policy developments and media agendas, with the ability to respond quickly with relevant and impactful communications. 

• Be willing and able to travel within the EU and to the UK as required. 

Please note that being a native speaker in one or more EU languages as well as being proficient in English, both verbal and written, is an essential requirement for the role.