Are you our new Communications Officer?

Help us shape and share our stories in Poland

HEAL has been active in Poland for the past ten years, to engage the Polish health and medical sector, to advocate for more health protective and prevention policies, and to communicate the latest science on how environmental pollution and climate change affect people’s health.

HEAL’s track record on communication includes launching evidence and shaping public debates on the health cost of air pollution (especially from coal power generation, transport), the facilitation of statements from the health and medical sector (including Doctors for Climate – Lekarze dla klimatu) as well as amplifying the voices of patients and others most at risk from pollution. Our message is often featured in leading national media, shared with the public via podcasts, and amplified through dedicated quotes by Polish health professionals.

We are looking for a new Communications Officer to join our team in Poland – we need someone who:

…   is a native speaker of Polish and an outstanding writer and editor

…   has a strong background in communications, media or journalism

…   knows how to use a range of multimedia, web and digital tool like WordPress, MailChimp, Adobe Creative Suite and Canva

Does this sound like you?

As our new Communications Officer for Poland, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing effective communications strategies to promote the advocacy priorities of HEAL Poland. Working closely with the Director, HEAL Poland, you’ll manage all of HEAL Poland’s media work and digital platforms, develop content for different communications platforms and tools, and monitor the performance of all communications outputs with a view to improve the overall impact of HEAL Poland’s communications activities.

What we offer

It’s important to us that you feel valued and supported in your role, so here’s what we can offer you:

• A full-time, permanent contract (part-time negotiable)
• A competitive salary, commensurate to experience
• A holiday bonus paid out in June each year (an extra monthly salary)
• An end-of-year bonus (an extra monthly salary)
• A complementary pension scheme (HEAL contributes 4% of your monthly salary)
• A monthly home office allowance
• Up to 5 additional days of leave each year, in addition to statutory leave entitlements
• Up to 6 weeks of working from another EU country per calendar year
• Regular travel to Brussels

You can count on us to help you learn and grow in the job so you can be successful. After completing a robust onboarding programme, you’ll have access to training and learning opportunities. You’ll be able to meet with and get to know lots of partner organisations and constituencies across the health and environment spectrum.

How to apply

For more information on this role, please check out the job description. It specifies the criteria we’ll refer to when reviewing applications.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below by Sunday 14 April 2024. You’ll need to upload:

• A cover letter that explains why you think you’d be a good fit for the role and for HEAL
• An up-to-date CV
• Copies of your academic qualifications

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to take a test by the end of April. Interviews will be held in the first half of May.

HEAL is an equal-opportunities and family-friendly employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, HEAL has a legal duty to protect any information collected from applicants. Information contained in applications may be privileged or confidential and is intended for the exclusive use of the recruitment process.