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Job vacancy at the ETF – Strategic Communications Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Strategic Communications Manager to strengthen ETF’s voice and visibility in European political and public debates.

We are ready to offer a permanent job with an attractive salary package which will be paid 13.92 times a year. Extra-legal advantages include lunch vouchers of €8, hospitalisation insurance and a complementary pension scheme. In line with our commitment to support public transport as part of our #FairTransport campaign, we also offer coverage of public transport for daily commuting depending on the travel frequency.

A detailed job description is attached.

We invite any interested candidate to send a CV and a short motivation letter in English to Agathe Smyth, ETF Senior Operations Manager, at hr@etf-europe.org by Friday 25 September 2026. Only applications sent by e-mail will be considered.

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