Community Engagement Lead Community Engagement Lead

Innovation Platform Air Cargo Belgium – powered by CHAMP

As a result of their long‑term partnership, CHAMP Cargo systems and Air Cargo Belgium have decided to launch an innovation platform to support innovation within the air cargo community. The goal is to give access to stakeholders from the Air Cargo Belgium community to share information, ideas, and best practices with the objective to foster innovation. This effort will bring broader collaboration among members to firstly benefit the Belgian community and secondly the wider air cargo industry.

Vacancy:
Community Engagement Lead

Air Cargo Belgium (ACB) is the official representative of the air cargo community at Brussels Airport Cargo. With 170 member companies
, we bring together airlines, handlers, forwarders, the airport authority and other stakeholders. We connect, inspire, and strengthen the Belgian air cargo community through events, projects and communication.

Every year, ACB organizes events that range from content‑driven seminars with 200 participants to a summer BBQ for 800–1000 guests, a spectacular warehouse party, and sports initiatives like our Cargo Cup.

With our new strategy, we aim to grow from 2,500 yearly event visitors to over 7,000 by 2029
. To realize this ambition, we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Community Engagement Lead to take our community to the next level.

Your Role:

As our new Community Engagement Lead
, you will be the driving force behind all community activities within Air Cargo Belgium. You will:

• Develop and execute ACB’s community and event strategy
  , in line with our growth targets and organizational objectives.
• Act as the central point of contact for our 170+ member companies, building and maintaining strong relationships across the cargo community.
• Represent ACB at national and international fairs
  , events, and conferences, strengthening our visibility and partnerships.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all ACB events
  , from seminars and awards to large‑scale community gatherings.
• Ensure consistent and professional communication across all channels, including social media, newsletters, and the ACB Gazette.
• Gather insights from members and partners to continuously improve engagement and value creation.
• Collaborate closely with the Director and the ACB team (12 colleagues in total) to align community initiatives with broader strategic goals
  .
• Identify and secure new partnerships, sponsor ships
  , and collaborations that support our growth and strengthen community bonds

Your Profile:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event management, community building, or communication.
• A strong people person: extravert,
  communicative
  , and confident — you build connections easily and speak your mind.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  , with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on attitude — comfortable with both planning and execution.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communication
  , Marketing, Event Management, or similar.
• Fluent in English (external communication) and good knowledge of Dutch (internal). French is a plus.
• Resilient and stress‑resistant — you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Experience with tools such as Canva and social media scheduling platforms

What we offer:

• Full‑time
  , permanent position, reporting directly to the Director.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home after 6 months).
• A dynamic organization of 12 people with short decision lines.
• A workplace at the heart of Brussels Airport Cargo, surrounded by an active and passionate community.
• Opportunities to travel for international fairs and events.
• A vibrant work culture with annual 3‑day team‑buildings and regular team activities.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities (e.g. IATA‑certified training).
• A competitive package including laptop, mobile phone, meal and eco vouchers, and flexible working hours.

Ready for take‑off?

If you’re ready to lead and grow one of the most dynamic logistics communities in Europe — combining strategy, events, and human connection — then we’d love to hear from you!

Application Process

• Send your CV and motivation letter to dagma
• First interview with the Community Engagement team.
• If successful, a second interview with our Director.