Global Head of Corporate Communications

Global Head of Corporate Communications

Your impact

We have created this position to help revitalise our brand and evolve our culture. We need someone who can both craft a strategy and someone who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and bring this strategy to life. Your ability to build on our strengths and heritage will be crucial for success. You will play a key role and make a difference across the whole organisation with a particular focus on Europe and the US. This is the chance to make a difference that will be noticed outside Jungbunzlauer and felt by our 1,300 employees worldwide. You will be successful if you have lots of positive energy, a people first mindset, think holistically and know how to use communication to move culture and business.

• Developing and executing on a corporate communication strategy that aligns with Jungbunzlauer goals, purpose and values and that strengthens and clarifies our position as an employer, commercial partner and public voice
• Creating engaging content for various communication channels, including press releases, corporate announcements, internal stories, executive speeches, and social media
• Developing and implementing employee communication initiatives to foster a positive internal culture, engage employees, and promote understanding of Jungbunzlauer goals and objectives
• Finding, guiding and mentoring communication agents in the organization who can help you get your stories out with even more effect
• Building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to secure positive media coverage and manage any potential crises or issues.
• Setting up a spokesperson program ensuring the best representation of Jungbunzlauer interests and values to the media, stakeholders, and the public
• Collaborating with internal departments, including marketing, human resources, sustainability and legal, to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across communication efforts
• Measuring the effectiveness of communication initiatives over time and make data-driven improvements.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging communication technologies to continually enhance Jungbunzlauer's communication capabilities
• Preparing and presenting regular reports to the Management Committee, highlighting key communication achievements, and recommendations

Your profile

• Deep experience as Communications lead and solid business understanding preferably from a company of comparable size and complexity with a heavy presence in both the EU and the US
• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build relationships and inspire people around you
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences and platforms
• Ability to drive effective change communication and strategy communication efforts
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies across various channels, including digital and social media
• Demonstrate a global mindset and a distinct multicultural sensitivity and effectiveness
• Familiarity with industry-standard communication tools, software, and analytics platforms
• Fluency in English, written and spoken - German and/or French would be a plus

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development opportunities and a commitment to your career growth
• 2 Days per week home office policy
• A challenging and strategic position with a high degree of autonomy

How to apply

If you are ready to shape the future of our brand and to evolve our culture on a global scale, please submit your documents by email to Write an email (cover letter outlining your relevant experience and your vision for the role as well as your CV).

About us:

We are one of the world's leading producers of biodegradable ingredients of natural origin. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, our company's roots date back to 1867. We offer a wide range of natural ingredients for food and beverages, healthcare, personal care, cleaners and detergents, as well as various other industrial applications. Our diverse team spans across continents, and we're building out our People function to enable a world class employee experience and position ourselves as an Employer of choice.