OPEN POSITION

Job Offer: Marketing and Communications Manager

@ European Sleep Research Society – ESRS

Location: Regensburg, hybrid, or remote within Germany

About ESRS

The European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) is the leading scientific and professional organisation promoting sleep research and sleep medicine across Europe.

Our Vision

We envision a Europe where:

Sleep is recognised as a pillar of health for all
Sleep knowledge is disseminated equally across all countries
Sleep science and research are advanced and accessible to everyone

Our Mission

To fulfil our vision, we serve and integrate all ESRS stakeholders, including members, staff, policymakers, allied health professionals, national sleep societies, researchers, clinicians, patients, industry, media, and the public.

Together, we:

Unite sleep expertise across Europe and beyond
Set and promote the highest standards in sleep science
Harmonise and elevate sleep knowledge and skills
Promote basic and clinical sleep research
Encourage emerging technologies (e.g. AI, digital tools, wearables)
Foster cooperation between sleep science, medicine and the public
Ensure equitable access to high-quality sleep care
Support education and career development
Advocate for sleep health at policy level

Our Values

Integrity & Excellence
We pursue the highest ethical and scientific standards.

Equity & Cooperation
We promote inclusive access to knowledge, training and care.

Support & Development
We prioritise mentorship, career development and inclusive opportunities.

Profile:

You are a proactive, highly organised self-starter with strong project management skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. You are comfortable taking ownership of a functional department and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Role and Responsibilities:

You will lead the Marketing & Communications function and report directly to the Executive Director. You will work closely with ESRS staff, Board members, volunteers and external partners.

Your overarching objective is to strengthen ESRS visibility, engagement, and membership growth across Europe. More specifically, increase the number of scientific submissions, registrations and applications for ESRS run webinars, meetings and congresses.

1. Strategic Marketing & Performance Management

Contribute to implementation of the ESRS Strategic Plan 2026–2030
Develop and execute the ESRS marketing and communications strategy
Design member acquisition and renewal journeys
Support CRM implementation and optimisation
Define, monitor and report KPIs (website engagement, social media performance, email metrics, membership conversion, event registrations)

2. Branding & Design

Develop and produce visual assets for congresses, education programmes, public health campaigns and committee initiatives
Maintain and update the ESRS Brand Guide
Ensure consistent brand compliance across all outputs
Oversee templates, staff signatures and branding subscriptions
Recommend and coordinate external suppliers where required

3. Digital Content & Communications

Own and manage the ESRS content calendar
Curate and publish scientific and educational content across digital channels
Translate complex sleep science into accessible communications
Coordinate recurring formats such as blog posts, newsletters and campaigns
Disseminate ESRS communications to national societies and partners

4. Event & Education Marketing

Lead the marketing strategy for the ESRS flagship congress Sleep Europe and work in close collaboration with the external meeting organiser
Manage branding, messaging and digital engagement for eSleep Europe
Promote ESRS educational initiatives, including: Paediatric Sleep School and Sleep Science School
ESRS Sleep Medicine Examination
Support marketing for ESRS publications, including: Journal of Sleep Research and ESRS Textbook (new edition)
Manage webinar infrastructure (registration pages, promotion, on-demand access)

5. Website Management (WordPress)

Take full ownership of the ESRS website
Align website structure and content with strategic priorities
Build and optimise pages for membership, education and events
Maintain the laboratory database in collaboration with the Board Secretary
Coordinate with external web designer(s)

6. Committee & Stakeholder Support

Digital Communications Committee (DCC)

Coordinate monthly meetings
Manage timelines and workflows for committee initiatives

Stakeholder & Media Partnerships

Manage partnerships with media and publishing partners
Coordinate communications with national sleep societies
Collaborate with industry partners in compliance with transparency and independence principles

7. Public Health Initiatives

Lead Sleep Awareness Month end-to-end
Develop campaign messaging, toolkits and partner coordination
Manage national society engagement and campaign evaluation

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Professional experience in marketing and communications
- Experience with website management (WordPress preferred)
- Strong graphic design capabilities
- Experience in digital marketing and content strategy
- Excellent written communication skills in English

An ideal candidate will also have one or more of the below:

Experience working for a professional association, non-profit organisation, or association management company
Experience in scientific, healthcare, or education-related environments
CRM implementation experience

What We Offer:

A meaningful role in a leading European scientific society
High level of responsibility and autonomy Flexible working arrangements (Regensburg, hybrid or remote within Germany)
30 vacation days per year in addition to observance of local public holidays (based on the German state where you reside)
A collaborative, international working environment
Opportunity to shape the future of sleep research communication in Europe
The gross annual salary for this position (100%) ranges between 45,000 € and 65,000 €, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application:

Please submit your application via the Application Form, including a cover letter, CV, references, and relevant certificates and diplomas; incomplete applications will be disregarded without further communication.