CEDEFOP - Event & Communications Assistant

Adecco HR is the global leader in HR services, certified in Greece with ISO 9001:2015 in the field of search and selection services and temporary placement. Adecco, on behalf of Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, one of the EU’s decentralized agencies, based in Thessaloniki, Greece, is seeking to recruit a highly driven candidate for the following position:

CEDEFOP – Event & Communications Assistant

Key Responsibilities

The interim agent will provide hands-on support for the delivery of the European Skills & VET Week flagship event and its associated communications campaign, contributing to every stage from planning and implementation through to reporting and evaluation.

Event Management

• Coordinate and implement event organisation from conceptualization through to delivery and impact assessment

• Manage communications with speakers, participants, contractors and partners

• Manage event registrations

• Coordinate logistics, briefing materials and event documentation

• Liaise with contractors and follow up on deliverables, ensuring quality and deadlines are met

• Support post-event reporting, impact assessment and lessons learned

Campaign & Communications

• Support the planning and delivery of the campaign editorial calendar, ensuring timely publication, consistent messaging and brand compliance across all communication channels

• Produce engaging, high-quality content for a range of communication products, including website news articles, newsletters, social media content, promotional teasers, infographics and other campaign materials as required

• Support the coordination of content production, review and publication with internal teams and external suppliers

Qualifications and competencies

• Post-secondary education attested by a diploma in marketing, communications sciences, journalism, event management or related fields relevant to the role

• At least 3 years of proven professional experience in fields relevant to the position

• Proven experience supporting the delivery of high-profile events and communication campaigns from planning through implementation

• Excellent written English (at least C1), with demonstrated experience in drafting, editing and adapting content for different audiences and communication channels

• Experience managing stakeholder communications and coordinating multiple contributors

• Experience using content management systems and digital communication tools

• Working knowledge of Canva or similar design tools for producing simple visual assets

Desirable

• Experience supporting EU-funded projects or European institutional communication activities

• Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools

• Interest in vocational education and training, skills policy or EU communications

The Company Offers

• European Union Gross Salary levels

• 9-month Contract with possibility of extension

• Multinational / Multicultural Working Environment

Cedefop collaborates with Adecco HR (Member of Adecco Group) which will hire on an interim basis the selected candidate.

After the screening of the CVs, we will contact the candidates who meet the profile’s requirements to arrange for a test and an interview.

All applications are considered as strictly confidential.

Adecco HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants are considered equally, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic characteristics, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We foster to a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow and succeed.