Integrated Communications Specialist (HGP & GSC)

Location: Amsterdam, Hybrid

Department: Corporate Affairs

Apply before 15th July!

What will you do as an Integrated Communications Specialist?

As part of our Corporate Affairs team, you will support the Procurement and Supply Chain functions in a unified way to deliver world class communications from and within the function. The role is responsible for
leading and creating an integrated comms strategy and driving internal communication and employee engagement activities locally and globally.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for Integrated Communications for the HGP & Supply Chain function, developing and executing a strategy to:

• Communicate / cascade top company priorities into the function to equip employees with the right information to do their job well.
• Elevate key programs / messages from HGP internally to the rest of the company to build pride and increase awareness and understanding of the importance of HGP.
• Identify, create, develop key stories to position HEINEKEN through the work done in HGP externally in (social) media in close coordination with the Global Corporate Communications team to build the HEINEKEN reputation and support company growth.
• Support execution of executive communications platforms for the internal & external communication strategy for Global Supply Chain to ….
• Drive internal communication and employee engagement activities locally and globally to facilitate a networked and collaborative working environment across HGP and GSC for employees to successfully deliver the functional Procurement and SC strategies.
• Be a business partner to HGP Senior Management and provide strategic advice regarding key messages and clarity and purpose of the integrated communication (co-shape messages).
• Develop and managing the communication calendar and drive key communication moments for HGP&SC ensuring integration on a corporate level
• Support external and B2B communication activity to help HGP&SC leverage its position with suppliers through different industry sector & topic-based communications.

Are you the Integrated Communications Specialist who completes our team?

For this role we’re looking for a professional with the following qualifications and experience:

• Education: University level
• Work experience: 8-10 years leading and implementing communications strategies on a variety of complex business topics, projects and transformational activities on a functional / organizational level both internally and externally as well as on executive communications. Substantial communications experience with business partnering activities across stakeholders and active involvement in storytelling .
• Communications skills: Exceptional business partnering, writing and verbal communication skills; deep understanding of engagement tools; is able to work under ambiguity and can take complex information and distil it into concrete, clear and simple messages for various audiences.
• Functional skills: Knowledge of comms & engagement trends. Affinity with technology and the ability to translate complex topics to laypersons language. Excellent analytical capabilities. Knowledge of the media landscape and experience working and pitching press.
• Business Acumen: Strong business savviness with ability to dive deep; ideal candidate will have knowledge in, or be interested in learning about, the function of Procurement & Supply Chain.
• Languages: Fluency in English, Dutch a Plus

• Key Leadership expectations:
  • Shape: Passionate communicator and creative thinker with deep understanding of the communication required to activate employees across markets and support; create relevant and compelling content for internal and external global audiences.
  • Connect: Manage relationships with stakeholders on strategic and tactical level. Desire to work cross-functionally and become embedded in the line of business supported (HGP & GSC)) as well as home function (CA). Communicate through understanding. Strong social skills and the ability to influence are essential.
  • Self-starter who takes individual accountability for delivery of results, at the same time a team player who keeps an holistic view what is best for the wider team
  • Ability to keep it simple, organized and move with speed and agility.
  • Communicate through understanding, influencing without control and customer centric mindset; strong social skills are essential.

Do you recognize yourself in the profile above? Then we gladly invite you to apply for this role.

We embrace learning and growth, and we anticipate there is scope to develop in this role. You’re also likely to bring experiences to this role not listed above – if you have a thirst for learning and development, not every box needs to be ticked when it comes to skillset.

What's in it for you? Let's uncork!

• An extensive and rewarding pension-plan;

• A flexible budget including holiday allowance;

• Remuneration for travel expenses;

• Flexible working hours and the flexibility for working from home;

• Lots of fun activities!

Ready to join our team?

Are you excited to get started as our Integrated Communications Specialist? Then apply immediately by clicking the green application button and sending us an updated version of your resume. A cover letter is not required, but we would love to hear about your passion for our position, so a short note along with your resume would be great. We look forward to receiving your application!