Corporate communication specialist

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We seek a Corporate Communication Specialist to play a pivotal role in developing comprehensive internal communication strategies. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a profound understanding of communication channels, and a relationship-building talent.

When you sign your first employment contract before July 1st, 2024, you will receive a starting premium of € 1,000.00!

How will you make an impact?

Your responsibilities are primarely focused on internal communication to inform and engage employees effectively. A significant aspect of your role involves developing communication plans for various projects and taking the lead in their execution, either independently or in collaboration with the change manager, both locally and internationally.

The key pillars of your work include leading project communication (ESG, DE&I, IT), company communication (intranet, milestones), employee communication based on the principles of inform/transform/engage, and company and product communication.

In your role, you serve as the vital link between departments and employees, managing numerous internal stakeholders. Your primary stakeholders include the Executive Director P&C, the Change Manager, the Board of Directors, the Executive Management Team, and the Marketing & Communication team. Additionally, you closely collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, our internal Ewals Academy, and various other departments.

In this role you take place as the corporate communication specialist within the European MarCom department, reporting directly to the Manager Marketing & Communications and indirectly to the Executive Director People & Organization. The MarCom team consists of six professionals with their own specialization at head office and three regional marketeers throughout Europe.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies;
• Ensure project & strategy communication plans, focusing on key areas like ESG, DE&I and IT;
• Create compelling content for internal newsletters, intranet, and communication platforms;
• Develop internal content calendar, coordinate content items, and align with the commercial calendar for internal and external channels;
• Support Board of Directors office communication;
• Manage external partners (photographers, writers, designers) and onboard external communication partners;
• Cultivate relationships with media contacts, create press releases, media kits, and PR materials;
• Professionalize communication through workshops and training;
• Project manager for intranet development (ECC Companion);
• Collaborate with change management, Ewals Academy, and marketing teams for communication needs;
• Work with online, content, and brand marketeers to monitor and improve communication success;
• Support HR and TA with employee and employer branding activities, including stories, testimonials, videos, and social media posts.

Profiel kandidaat

Seeking an experienced Corporate Communication Specialist to join our progressive, pan-European family business. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on professional with broad communication experience in various international environments. Key attributes include:

• Proven expertise in internal communication, with strong writing and storytelling skills;
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and social media platforms;
• Creativity in converting diverse stories into written or video scripts;
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field;
• Excellent proficiency in English and Dutch; knowledge of another language is a plus.

Personal Traits:

• Hands-on and pragmatic, with the ability to motivate and activate colleagues;
• Balances strategic thinking with a practical approach for effective execution;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and managing stakeholders;
• Proactive connector, skilled at gathering relevant stories for communication;
• Balances quality, speed, and effectiveness in work.

Experience in corporate communication is prioritized over knowledge of transport and logistics, though an eagerness to learn about the industry is essential.

Meer informatie

For more information take a look at our company page (click our logo at the top of the vacancy posting)

Interested?
Apply directly via the button above.

 Do you have any questions about the position? Feel free to reach out to Hessel van der Valk, TA Specialist. He can be reached via +31 6 11 306 406.

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