[SuperVacature] Communications Manager Internal Engagement bij AkzoNobel
Develop and implement inspiring strategic communication plans to drive internal engagement within our Business Areas (Decorative Paints, Performance Coatings, Specialty Chemicals)
AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people’s lives more liveable and inspiring. We are a leading global producer of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals, supplying essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Our organization is built around three business areas (BAs): Decorative Paints, Performance Coatings and Specialty Chemicals. Within this context, your mission in this role is to define and execute BA-specific internal communication/engagement strategies and plans for one of the three BAs. At the same time, you support AkzoNobel’s global internal communications/engagement strategy to increase the internal engagement of AkzoNobel’s employees.
Based at the AkzoNobel Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, you will be a key part of the Global Communication function and a member of the Internal Engagement team. Thus you contribute to and implement the global internal communications strategy for the business while providing counsel and coaching on internal communications related topics to the leadership team and business teams.
Is this a challenge that matches your skills and ambitions? Do you have a sophisticated understanding of strategy and business priorities and the ability to translate these into internal engagement and change communication plans? Can you build relationships at the highest senior levels in order to deliver complex and effective project management? Are you an open and proactive team player, able to shift effortlessly between strategy and execution? Above all, can you make make a real difference within our dynamic, multinational and multicultural business environment?
If you offer all this and more we invite you to apply for the role of one of three positions as a
Communications Manager Internal Engagement
The role and its responsibilities
These three roles – one for each of our business areas – are high profile positions for experienced and hands-on internal communications advisors with extensive experience in global internal and change communications.
Your core purpose is to design and implement Company and BA specific communication plans to drive storytelling and support the AkzoNobel strategy. In doing so you drive internal engagement and help to transform AkzoNobel employees into true ambassadors using the overall reputation and brand drivers (innovation, sustainability and Human Cities).
This requires you to provide strategic and tactical communication advice and counsel to the business leadership team for all internal and change communication. You also develop relevant key messages and provide coaching/training to the members of the leadership team. Further, you ensure consistency of all communication materials and key messages delivered in the BA and you oversee and manage all change related communications in the BA to ensure message quality and consistency.
In order to achieve this you build a strong network within the company and engage with internal stakeholders from the businesses, HR, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Research, Development & Innovation. It is also essential that you are able to prioritize, plan and co-ordinate multiple business demands and expectations of your stakeholders.
At all times you follow and implement trends and best practices in internal communications, engagement and change communications. You also act as role model in terms of living the company values and core principles, acting as brand ambassador and actively promoting the company strategy and purpose.
Candidate profile
To apply for these positions you must possess the following attributes:
- University degree in communications with exceptional writing and presentation skills;
- 10 years of experience in internal communications, including experience of working in an international matrix organization;
- Track record of implementing change communication and internal engagement plans and delivering against metrics;
- Strong business instincts and an ability to prioritize while working independently, performing well under pressure and handling multiple demands;
- Proven ability to advise and coach senior leaders;
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Application details
For further information, please contact Jacquelien Huisman, Talent Resourcing Partner, +31 (0)88-010 6789, option 2. Only online applications will be accepted, please go to www.akzonobel.nl/careers, reference 160002OS or use the link.
A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.
Agency or sales calls are not appreciated
AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people’s lives more liveable and inspiring. As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Backed by a pioneering heritage, our innovative products and sustainable technologies are designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet, while making life easier. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 45,000 people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Flexa, Sikkens, Alabastine and Jozo. Consistently ranked as a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to energizing cities and communities while creating a protected, colorful world where life is improved by what we do.
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