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Vacancy: Communications Consultant The company Bax is an innovation consultancy that supports changemakers in building pilots, tools, and collaborations that turn ideas into societal impact. With offices in Barcelona, Brussels, Cambridge, Düsseldorf and Utrecht, we empower more than 1,200 public and private organisations to design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. From the energy transition to urban greening to healthcare innovation, we work on ideas that matter with changemakers from every corner of society. With a network of 3,000 partners and active projects in 44 countries, clients who work with Bax join one of Europe’s biggest innovation ecosystems. Every one of our clients and partners is putting a big idea into the real world. Everyone in Bax believes in collaboration and real-world testing. And every client receives committed support from our team of 75 innovation specialists. European collaboration projects are one of the ways in which we deliver these services, in the framework of Horizon Europe or other EU-funded programmes . Our services include the creation of business, R&D, and policy collaborations and the project management of such collaborations. The position We are seeking a Communications Consultant to join our team at our Barcelona headquarters. As well as corporate communications for Bax’s channels, the communications team is involved in many collaborative initiatives (“projects”) that require coordination between several partners across Europe. Key Responsibilities include: Your core tasks would include (not exclusively): • Communications management: Leading and/or supporting the communication and dissemination activities of several projects and managing communications teams. • Website design and maintenance: designing and maintaining websites (using WordPress, Figma, and other Content Management Systems). • Design and visual storytelling: Preparing high-quality promotional images/graphics, including data visualisations, reports, social media graphics, infographics and website layouts/UX. • News/blog writing: Draft press releases and write blog posts for projects and the Bax website. Main topics planned for this role include: Healthcare, Circular Industry and Nature and Agriculture. • Social media: Upkeep of the Bax & Company social media accounts, as well as supporting output for project-specific accounts. The candidates we are seeking We seek fast-learning candidates with 3+ years of experience in a communications/marketing position. Other relevant applications will also be considered. We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion for editing and communicating about innovation, science and technology. You must be able to understand complex technical language and translate it into commercial copy for a wider audience. The successful candidate will be an efficient multitasker and great team player, with the ability to quickly prioritise and organise their tasks. The following is essential: • Background and profile : studies in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Business, or Sustainability are preferred. We seek candidates with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in communications and/or project management . • Languages : Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, is essential, as almost all of our assignments are conducted in English. Fluency in German or Dutch would be a strong plus. Additionally, we value fluency in our clients’ native languages, including Spanish and French. • Soft skills : we expect a great deal of autonomy and proactivity , being able to communicate professionally with partners and clients, and managing and leading discussions and public presentations Design and visual tools • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) • Figma or similar design/prototyping platform • Canva • Any experience or interest in photography is a plus Digital platforms and marketing tools • WordPress • Google Analytics • Mailchimp • LinkedIn and social media tools Office and productivity • MS Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel) • Google Suite • AI tools (Claude, Gemini, Lovable) • Notion Life at Bax We foster a positive and entrepreneurial company culture, where new ideas and initiatives are encouraged. Work-life balance is very important to us. Bax is built to give our people the freedom to shape where their careers in Bax take them. Our hierarchy is flat, and our consultants are encouraged to develop work on topics that inspire them. Every new joiner is paired with an experienced consultant mentor to support their growth. We recognise that our people work best when they’re comfortable and healthy. What Bax offers you We offer flexible working hours, a true-hybrid work policy, subsidised gym membership, and regular team-building activities, including ski and summer trips. How to apply? To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter (make it personal and give examples) that explains how your profile matches what we are seeking through our website. Interviews will be conducted upon receipt of relevant profiles, so we encourage you to apply without delay. To be considered for this position, you will need to be in possession of a nationality or a permit that allows you to work in Spain at the time of application. Bax is powered by innovation, and innovation is powered by diversity. We encourage people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to treating all employees and applicants equally, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.