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Rotterdam, Zh, Nl

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

As a Senior Project Manager I am managing research, evaluation and consultancy projects within the Policy and Research (P&R) Business Unit in the UK and EU markets, particularly in Education, training, learning and skills sector.I work on time and to budget, to a high quality and to clients’ satisfaction, as well as contribute to winning new business. I build and exploit strong working relationships within the business unit, across the company and across the operating companies in the Ecorys Group In addition, I develop the company's profile and undertake targeted business development and profile raising activities, including representing the company at conferences, events and seminars, and disseminating across web and social media channels.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

The role has been designed to ensure the smooth delivery of the EPALE NSS contract, and is the key to the successful delivery of EPALE in the UK.The remit of the role focuses on encouraging participation and active engagement from public and private employment services, employers, adult learning professionals and stakeholders across the range of learning environments throughout the UK.The Stakeholder Engagement Lead encourages contributions to EPALE and they works closely with the EPALE Content Manager to inform and identify stakeholders to provide input for the generation of unique content for EPALE.Main responsibility is to coordinate and manage the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring the effective use of budgets within contracts, as well as delivering a range of national and international communications assignments.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

- Supporting the delivery of TCA in the UK and activities led by other National Agencies in the participating countries of the Erasmus+ Programme.- Ensuring effective financial management and compliance with European Commission Financial Regulations and TCA rules for projects/participants across programme.- Organising subcontracting arrangements with the TCA expert pool, National Agencies and SALTOs- Preparing data for the annual Commission report and inputting data into E+ Link.- Processing data and conducting checks of financial and monitoring information for Hosting, Co-financing and Sending of TCA and for the experts pool- Mentoring, coaching and managing the Assistant Project Manager- Maintaining complete project files and ensure the effective filing and storage of records

Birmingham, United Kingdom

- Delivered an effective overall Communications Strategy for the Erasmus+ andEuropean Solidarity Corps UK programmes as included in the annual WorkProgramme.- Delivered communications activities using appropriate channels and formats, includingwebsites, newsletters, publications (printed and digital), social media, events andwebinars.- Ensured the UK Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes areeffectively disseminated and mainstreamed, including through online tools andevents.- Organised events and other dissemination activity as required.- Analysed communications data, and delivered efficiencies and improvementsyear on year, including actively seeking and importing best practice and innovationsfrom other programmes and NAs.- Utilised prescribed ICT systems, including E+ Link to help deliver communicationsactivity.- Provided support to programme level activities such as the writing of reportsfor the European Commission and the National Authority, contributing to AdvisoryGroups, Transnational Co-operation Activity and thematic work. Assisted in thecompilation and analysis of programme level data, discussions with the client andBritish Council about operational and financial matters.- Contributed to monitoring and evaluation activities.- Represented the team and the NA at European and national levels as required, including attendance at European level meetings and attendance at otherconferences and events, liaison with other programmes and NAs, and responding toenquiries about the programme and associated contracts.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Tasks:▪ Write/edit news, articles, events on European opportunities for young people and those working with them;▪ Update content through the content management system of the European Youth Portal (EYP);▪ Assisting in monitoring EYP content developments;▪ Assist in measuring the impact of the work of Eurodesk;▪ Assist in editing and producing of Eurodesk online materials;▪ Support the guiding EURODESK’s presence on social media sites including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn;▪ Support in network activities and European level meetings and events;▪ Provide assistance to the partners in the network with an emphasis on the EYP;▪ Answering enquiries;▪ Other duties as directed by the Director of the EBL office.

A platform that provides a space for people to exchange views on European affairs and opens a discussion on the European integration process, current events and topics.▪ Writing articles;▪ Researching;▪ Preparing audio-visual material;▪ Designing infographs;▪ Promoting on the social media.

Nantes Area, France

▪ Welcoming the citizen to 'House of Europe' and 'Europe Direct' and answering their requests, providing resources and learning material on the EU;▪ Preparing and giving presentations on the EU, opportunities for mobility and professional development, as well as international experience;▪ Managing the communication tools (social media, articles for the website, radio programs);▪ Organizing events (conferences, debates, exhibitions, etc.);▪ Collaborating on various local, national and international projects with European associations, schools, youth centers and individuals working with the 'House of Europe'.

Vilnius, Lithuania

▪ Monitoring media;▪ Writing press releases;▪ Reporting;▪ Analyzing data, features and surveys;▪ Assisting in research for press campaigns;▪ Assisting in planning and executing social media campaigns;▪ Assisting with creating press and general information packs;▪ Proofreading online content and other written material;▪ Organising and maintaining the press archive;▪ Assisting with general office duties such as answering phones, handling incoming and outgoing mail, addressing constituent concerns and supporting staff as needed.

Penryn, United Kingdom

▪ Managing event information, images and communication systems.▪ Contributing to the delivery of PR and marketing materials, proof reading and▪ writing copy, sourcing images, etc.▪ Stage managing events on site, including performer and staff liaison, public announcements and event health and safety issues.▪ Delivering, setting up, taking down and maintaining event equipment.▪ Carrying out other duties and tasks as may reasonably be required by the Event Managers or Head of Events.

Vilnius, Lithuania

TV program "Cine @TV Kitchen" shown on the Lithuanian TV channel once a week targetting young amateurs and professionals in the cinema field.▪ Hosting the television program;▪ Conducting interviews;▪ Creative writing.

Cape Emine, Bulgaria

Responsibilities included: arranging entertainment, performing, accompanying holidaymakers on excursions, giving an introductory talk on the facilities and the area, working with children.

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