Global Head of Corporate Communications (gn)

Global Head of Corporate Communications (gn)

Location: Germany (HQ)

Reporting to: CEO

Company

A multinational industrial company with several thousand employees and operations in the manufacturing industry. The organization is entering a new strategic phase and is looking to further strengthen its visibility, internal cohesion, and external positioning. This role plays a central part in shaping the company’s communications and public affairs agenda — both strategically and operationally.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications Leadership:

1. Develop and implement a global corporate communications strategy
2. Shape the company’s narrative and reputation in alignment with business and leadership objectives
3. Position the CEO and executive team across internal and external channels

Internal Communications:

1. Drive internal communications initiatives across regions and functions
2. Lead change and transformation communication in close collaboration with HR
3. Promote culture, transparency, and engagement across all levels

External Communications & Media Relations:

1. Manage corporate messaging, media outreach, crisis communications, and press activities
2. Supervise the content strategy for owned and earned media
3. Act as the point of contact for communications agencies and media representatives

Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations:

1. Build and manage relationships with political, regulatory, and industry stakeholders
2. Monitor policy developments relevant to the business and advise leadership
3. Represent the company in public and institutional forums (e.g. industry associations, policy networks)

Leadership & Collaboration:

1. Lead and develop a small, international communications team
2. Act as a sparring partner to the CEO and senior leadership
3. Align cross-functional messaging with departments such as Legal, HR, Strategy, and Compliance

Qualifications

Must-Have:

1. Degree in Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field
2. 10+ years of professional experience in corporate communications and/or public affairs, preferably in an international industrial environment
3. Proven leadership experience in managing teams and steering cross-functional communication efforts
4. Strong track record in stakeholder management, positioning of leadership, and strategic messaging
5. Excellent communication and writing skills in both English and German
6. High level of political awareness and intercultural competence

Nice-to-Have:

1. Experience in regulatory environments or public institutions
2. Background in employer branding or transformation communication
3. Familiarity with external agency and partner management

Application

Please submit your application including CV exclusively via:

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