Communications Team Member EMEA

Communications Team Member EMEA
Flexible, EMEA
Hybrid

Contribute to the implementation of Group Communications priorities and plans in the local markets. This position is responsible to manage and execute communications priorities from BU’s, employee & external Communications, Digital & Brand communications in the assigned markets. The position plays a pivotal generalist role in engaging local employees and/or external stakeholders to enhance and protect dsm-firmenich brand & reputation.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development a of comprehensive communications plan for the assigned markets tailored to serve Group, BU and local needs 
• Act as communications generalist and team member of the regional communications team to enhance and protect brand & reputation 
• Drive assigned priorities in employee communications, media relations, crisis communications, change communications, sustainability and public affairs.
• Ensure consistency of corporate messaging and branding in local key languages, creating messaging that resonates with respective local audiences, taking into account cultural and linguistic differences
• Support two-way communication between the global and local organization, creating success stories, sharing best practice, raising functional needs and issues
• Contribute to ad-hoc global projects via the Group Communications talent pool
• Support delivery of the global comms priorities: events, townhalls, comms channels, awareness campaigns stakeholder engagement etc.

We bring

• A dynamic team of expert communicators with a drive put dsm-firmenich internally and externally on the map and elevate the reputation.
• An opportunity to tell a great and inspiring story of change, transformation and progress 
• A flexible work environment that can provide growth and career opportunities 
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
• A drive to live up to and role model our new values “shape the future”, “own the outcome”, “be a force for good” 
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally

You bring

• An academic degree in Communications 
• Knowledgeable about dsm-firmenich businesses
• Proficiency in using social media and digital communications tools
• Several years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or related role
• Excellent networking, project management and written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative communication ideas

Important notes

This job title is temporary and will be adjusted once the job grading structure for the new Group will be adopted (covering among others: grades’ design, job evaluations, calibration, and job titles’ nomenclature). Until these adjustments are finalized, current compensation packages will be grandfathered for those whose new position turns out to be graded lower than their current position. This temporary period will last not more than 24 months for the legacy DSM Executives or legacy FIR SLT members, and not more than 12-18 months for all other employees from the moment the candidate moves into their new position.

Interested in this position? 

Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal latest by Thursday 5 October. For further information about the position, please contact Ingvild VAN LYSEBETTEN (ingvild.van.lysebetten@firmenich.com). Once you apply, more information regarding the recruitment process will be shared with you.

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