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Global Communications Lead
Location: Utrecht
Working hours: 36 hours per week, spread over 4.5 working days. The role is hybrid, with two office days per week.
This is a temporary cover position, initially for four months, with the possibility of extension to six months.
About the role
As Global Communications Lead, you will develop communications around key international strategic priorities. You will turn complex topics into clear narratives, messages and materials for colleagues, senior leaders and regional teams.
What you’ll do
Develop and coordinate communication plans for strategic priorities, including global market positioning, a name change and the strategic direction for 2027.
Translate priorities into clear narratives, key messages, leadership briefings and practical materials for regional teams.
Support the global launch and ongoing activation of the International Cooperative through engaging content and internal storytelling.
Create communications for senior leaders, including executive messages, speeches, video scripts and employee updates.
Work closely with the Global Marketing & Communications team and colleagues across the business.
What you bring
A master’s degree in Communications or a related field.
At least 10 years of senior-level experience within an international organisation.
Relevant communications experience in an international environment.
A strong track record in employee and leadership communications.
Experience in international community building.
Strong editorial judgement, writing and storytelling skills.
Fluent spoken and written English.
A strategic, hands-on and structured approach, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and deliver high-quality work.
Skills and expertise
Strategic communications
Leadership and employee communications
Storytelling and editorial skills
International community building
Stakeholder management and communication planning
Nice to have
Knowledge of Dutch
Eisen
- Master’s degree in Communications or a related field
- At least 10 years of senior-level experience within an international organisation
- Relevant communications experience in an international environment
- Strong track record in employee and leadership communications
- Experience with international community building
- Strong editorial judgement, writing and storytelling skills
- Fluent spoken and written English. English is the business language
- Strategic, hands-on and structured approach, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and deliver high-quality work
Gunningscriteria
- Dutch language skills
Extra informatie
Competenties
Strategic communications
Leadership and employee communications
Storytelling and editorial skills
International community building
Stakeholder management and communication planning
Je sollicitatie dient uiterlijk 23 oktober 2026 om 10:00 uur door ons te zijn ingediend, voorzien van een motivatie (waarin wordt toegelicht hoe aan de eisen en gunningscriteria wordt voldaan) en twee referenties. Wij ontvangen je gegevens graag minimaal één werkdag vóór de sluitingsdatum.
