FCC Campaign Manager (Senior Communications)

About the role

CERN is preparing the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project for potential approval by the CERN Council in 2028/29. It needs an experienced senior professional to lead the FCC communication campaign, implement a communication and engagement strategy and coordinate the creation and delivery of content to local, public, scientific and decision-maker audiences. The role is fully onsite, 40 hours per week, at job grade 6-7.

Key responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive communication and engagement strategy and lead campaign planning and execution.
• Manage messaging across channels and develop key messages, narratives and content for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate content and product development with the FCC Project Office, technical teams, writers, multimedia producers and the media and digital team, and interface with external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with senior project leaders and diverse stakeholders, anticipate and manage reputational risks, and support local and public events.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on campaign performance, and manage potential contracts with external companies.
• Lead and support communication staff and consultants as required.

Required profile

• Master's degree or PhD, or equivalent relevant experience, in Communication, Marketing or a related field.
• Proven senior-level leadership in large-scale communications or public engagement campaigns.
• Experience in complex, high-profile, multi-stakeholder or scientific environments, and in managing projects under pressure.
• Digital, media and stakeholder communications experience.
• Excellent spoken and written English with a good working knowledge of French.

Required skills

• Strategic communications planning and project management.
• Science communications and stakeholder relationship management.
• Participatory processes and community dialogue techniques.

What we offer

• Limited-duration contract of 5 years, with possibility to extend up to 8 years and eligibility for an indefinite contract.
• Competitive tax-free salary increasing with experience, 30 days of paid leave plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Health insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and children, and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant allowances, and a relocation package depending on circumstances.