CDD - Communication Manager

Purpose of the Role :

The Communication Manager role at Hubcycle is designed for a curious, creative, and rigorous a confirmed profile. Working side by side with the Head of Communication, you will support the full scope of Hubcycle’s communication activities and help ensure the company speaks as boldly as it acts—online, in the media, at trade shows, and within the scientific community.

This is a hands-on, high-trust position. Over the course of the contract you will progressively take ownership of key communication projects and, during the Head of Communication’s maternity leave, act as the main point of contact to keep our communication running smoothly.

With a scientific sensibility and a strong eye for storytelling, you will help translate Hubcycle’s impact-driven mission—turning high-grade ingredients into value while reducing waste—into clear, engaging narratives across every channel.

Key Responsibilities :

Online & Brand Communication

• Support the day-to-day management of Hubcycle’s digital presence: website content, social media, and newsletters.
• Help maintain and strengthen Hubcycle’s brand identity, ensuring visual and editorial consistency across all materials.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives that attract talent and showcase Hubcycle’s culture and mission.

PR, Events & Scientific Communication

• Assist with press relations, including drafting press materials and maintaining media contact lists.
• Help prepare and coordinate Hubcycle’s participation in trade shows and industry events (salons), from logistics to on-site materials.
• Translate scientific and technical content into accessible, compelling communication for varied audiences.

Content & Project Support

• Create and adapt high-quality content—presentations, visuals, articles, and corporate materials.
• Support the planning and execution of communication campaigns, tracking results against defined objectives.
• Cover core communication activities during the Head of Communication’s maternity leave, ensuring continuity and consistency.

Reporting Structure & Collaboration :

Reports to: Head of Communication (and the CFO during maternity-leave coverage).

Works closely with: Sales, Product, Operations, and HR teams to tailor communication efforts to key business needs.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Graduate from a business school, engineering school, or university program, looking for a maternity leave cover.
• A scientific background, or a genuine interest in science and the principles of the circular economy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Creative mindset combined with rigor, autonomy, and a hands-on, problem-solving attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment and juggling several projects at once.
• 3-5 years of experience in communication, marketing, or PR is a plus.
• A successful experience may lead to a permanent position at the end of the assignment.
• We are looking for an experienced, organised and independent individual, eager to take the leadership of his/her topics.

Salary and conditions

• Contract : 6 months Fixed-Term Contract (CDD - maternity leave)
• Workplace : Avignon, our Head Quarter.
• Salary : Matching role and responsabilities.
• Start : ASAP - August ideally.

Process :

• Interview with our Talent Acquisition Managerand Head Of Communication
• Case Study preparation
• On-site case presentation with C-levels

The company

30% of global agricultural raw materials end up as wasted resources. In other words, 6% of our global carbon emissions are generated for nothing. That’s it.

At Hubcycle, we are reshaping the food industry by transforming overlooked by-products into competitive ingredients. Our approach hacks conventional supply chains, demanding boldness, peak performance, pragmatism, and collaboration. However, this does not prevent us from upholding and delivering the highest food safety standards.

We act as professionals, always.

Our culture

We believe a great workplace is about working alongside exceptional people who push us forward. We cultivate a culture of excellence, ownership, and impact, ensuring that each person at Hubcycle contributes meaningfully to our mission.

This requires creativity, resilience, and a hunger to challenge the norm. We are not here to play it safe; we are here to build a company that changes how the world sources food.
We move fast. We expect excellence.
We challenge each other constantly. We don’t hide behind excuses. We don’t tolerate mediocre standards, negligence, nor carelessness.
This environment is demanding and high-impact but deeply rewarding.
Let’s be clear: Even if this sounds sexy, Hubcycle is not for everyone.

So please read on.

Our mission

We buy what others discard.

We spot and assess agri-food by-products, turning them into high-quality, competitive & sustainable ingredients.

We’re not just avoiding waste, we’re rethinking the supply chain, creating a fully upcycled ecosystem for tomorrow’s food.

By connecting industry players to untapped resources, Hubcycle boosts circularity and food access, doing more, with less.