Communications Trainee – Full time position
Detergents Europe, the voice of the cleaning and hygiene products industry in Europe, is offering a full-time six-month communications traineeship in its Secretariat of multicultural and experienced professionals in Brussels. Under the supervision of the Senior Communications Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to delivering an ambitious and multi-faceted communications plan that supports a very dynamic European trade association.
The role offers hands-on experience across website management, social media, multimedia communications, analytics and project coordination.
We are looking for a proactive and organised candidate with strong communications skills and a willingness to learn, who will bring a positive attitude and commitment to high-quality work in return for an opportunity to contribute to creative and impactful projects at the heart of a fast-moving industry.
Main activities
- Support the delivery of communications activities that strengthen the visibility, reputation and positioning of the association and the industry
- Coordinate communications projects with a project management mindset, managing timelines, stakeholders and deliverables to ensure successful execution
- Support the management and continuous improvement of the association’s digital channels, including websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and other communications tools
- Contribute to the development of impactful and engaging digital communication assets such as videos, social media visuals, animations, infographics, fact sheets, campaign materials, etc.
- Update and manage website content using content management systems (e.g. WordPress), ensuring content remains accurate, user-friendly and optimised for visibility
- Ensure consistency with the organisation’s branding, messaging and visual identity, while identifying opportunities to enhance communications through new digital tools and best practices
- Monitor, analyse and report on the performance of digital communications activities, using data and insights to improve reach, engagement and impact
- Research and compile data on the socio-economic contribution and impact of the cleaning and hygiene products industry to support corporate communications materials, presentations and industry narratives
- Contribute creative ideas during planning and help identify opportunities to strengthen engagement and communications activities
Personal profile
- Degree in Communications, Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
- Previous experience in communications is an asset
- Good analytical skills and an ability to assimilate the various aspects of an issue rapidly
- Fluent English, excellent communication skills
- Personal confidence, proactive and able to take initiative
- Strong organisational skills, flexible, able to work independently as well with team colleagues and under time pressure
- Good project management and excellent attention to detail
- High level of IT literacy with MS Office, SharePoint and communications tools such as CMS (WordPress, Joomla), LinkedIn, Mailchimp, Google Analytics / GA4, Canva or similar design tools
- Interest in digital communications, new media trends and emerging communications and AI-powered tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot)
What we offer
- Six-month contract “Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP)” with potential for prolongation
- Meal vouchers and reimbursement of public transport costs
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic industry sector within a multicultural team
- Mentoring and professional development within an experienced team
- Possibility to further develop the job, take additional responsibility, manage new projects
Application and timing
If you think your profile matches the position, please send your CV and a letter outlining your motivation for the job to [email protected] before 10 August 2026. Interesting candidates will be called for interviews in early September, and the traineeship will start as soon as the successful candidate is available. The person must be prepared to work in the offices in Brussels.
About Detergents Europe
Detergents Europe is the voice of the European cleaning and hygiene products industry. Our products and solutions support health, wellbeing and resilience across Europe by ensuring hygiene and cleanliness, enabling effective disinfection, protecting people and materials, and helping create clean, comfortable and welcoming spaces where people can live, work and feel confident every day. Representing a sector worth almost €50 billion, supporting around 360,000 jobs and spanning over 700 manufacturing sites across Europe, the association brings together industry expertise to advance innovative and sustainable solutions for a cleaner, healthier and more resilient Europe. www.detergentseurope.eu
All applications will be handled confidentially
By sending your CV for the purpose of applying to this position, you understand and agree that said CV and the personal information contained herein or that you shall provide during the selection process, (interviews, emails, etc), including an external consultant, shall be processed by the association with a view to assess your candidacy for the open positions as well as building up a recruitment reserve for future positions. Such processing is justified by the legitimate interest of the association. The data shall not be held longer than necessary and in any case not more than 1 year. [Unless if you are hired in which case your CV shall be held in the data base relating to your employment.] You have the right to obtain without any costs and at any time access to your personal data, to correct it, erase it, limit their use, oppose to the processing or request the portability of the data. You have the right to file a complaint to the data privacy commission. You hereby certify that the data are accurate and consent to the extent allowed by law to a pre-employment background check by the association and seeking references to confirm the data provided.
