Communications Specialist

The British School of Brussels (BSB) is a leading not-for-profit, inclusive international school with 1.200 students from around 65 countries. Set on a stunning green campus in Tervuren - close to both vibrant Leuven and cosmopolitan Brussels - we combine world-class facilities with a warm, welcoming community.

What truly sets BSB apart is not just what we do, but how we do it. Strong relationships, a shared sense of belonging, and a relentless commitment to quality underpin every aspect of school life. Our students are inspired to aim high, broaden their horizons, and thrive-academically, personally, and socially.

From our bespoke enquiry-based Primary curriculum to our outstanding range of pathways at Post-16 (A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC), and an enrichment programme offering hundreds of activities each week, BSB provides exceptional opportunities for every child. Our graduates go on to top universities worldwide, and these results are the natural outcome of a culture built on care, curiosity, and collaboration.

We are looking for an accomplished Communications Specialist to become the editorial voice of The British School of Brussels (BSB). This is a hands-on role for an experienced communications professional who combines exceptional writing skills with strong marketing instincts, project management capabilities and a keen visual eye.

This central role is a major contributor to strengthening BSB's reputation and supporting student recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Editorial Leadership

• Serve as the editorial voice and guardian of BSB's tone of voice across all communication channels ensuring consistency, clarity and excellence in every piece of content produced.
• Produce engaging copy for the website, brochures, digital campaigns, advertisements, newsletters, school guides, rankings, award submissions, press releases and other marketing materials.
• Develop executive communications, including Principal's addresses, speeches, presentations, key messages, school's annual financial reporting and other strategic publications.
• Create engaging internal communications, intranet content and staff updates that strengthen engagement across the school.
• Use AI tools responsibly to increase productivity while maintaining exceptional editorial standards, ensuring every communication retains a distinctly human, authentic and engaging voice.

Parent Communications

• Lead the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of communications to parents.
• Support colleagues across the school in crafting effective communications for families.

Brand & Visual Communication

• Apply a strong aesthetic judgement to ensure communications are visually engaging as well as editorially strong.
• Collaborate with the Digital Content Creator to develop communication templates, visual assets and internal brand guidelines that elevate the professionalism and consistency of BSB's communications.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Significant relevant professional experience in communications, marketing or content management.
• Native or near-native English speaker with exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience managing websites (experience with WordPress or equivalent) and digital content management systems.
• Experience delivering integrated communication and marketing projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong experience producing high-quality presentations and visual communication materials
• Experience within the education sector or an industry with complex communications environments would be an advantage.

Personal Skills & Attributes

• Takes ownership and works independently with minimal supervision.
• Is naturally proactive, resourceful and solutions oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers high-quality work at speed.
• Balances creativity with structure and meticulous attention to detail.
• Has excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Possesses a strong visual sensibility and appreciates the importance of excellent design alongside excellent writing.
• Is curious, embraces continuous learning and enjoys exploring new technologies, including proper usage of AI, while recognising that authentic human communication always comes first.

The Person

• Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
• Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
• Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
• Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.
• Eligibility to work in Belgium.

• A full-time, permanent contract with generous holiday provision
• Interesting position in an international environment
• A supportive, collaborative working environment where your ideas and expertise will make a visible impact
• The opportunity to help shape the voice and reputation of one of Europe's leading international schools
• An attractive salary - BSB Operational scale - Band 4 representing a minimum of € 56.432 and maximum € 88.199 gross per year (depending on the years of relevant experience)
• Extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities
• A lease bike scheme

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