Internal Communications Manager
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.
NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.
About the vacancy:
The Internal Communications Manager will lead internal communications projects for all stakeholders to achieve positive image and employer brand, employee value proposition and create strong relationships and ensure effective engagement with the diverse target audiences including: strategic business partners, employees, the external talent market, the media and more.
What will you do?
- Lead end-to-end internal communications strategies, plans and campaigns
- Ensure brand is well represented across all internal channels
- Collaborate with global teams to build and strengthen the employee value proposition
- Develop effective internal communication procedures and policies
- Collaborate to develop innovative content and tools for the intranet that will help inform, engage and excite employees
- Determine strategic internal communications campaigns that help further organizational goals
- Write and edit communications materials including announcements and reports to empower storytelling
- Create internal communications protocols and initiatives that foster employee engagement and develop materials to educate colleagues on communication practices
- Develop and support employees as brand ambassadors
- Build partnerships with key internal stakeholders
- Lead day-to-day relationship with relevant external agencies and partners
- Oversee internal events and platforms such as townhalls, leadership events, grand openings and more
- Oversee all day-to-day internal communication such as company-wide emails from leadership, announcements, news and longer-term projects
- Establish user and engagement metrics, and make appropriate recommendations for how to meet or exceed goals to drive engagement across internal channels
- Measure effectiveness + engagement through surveys, focus groups and metrics to evolve the internal communication strategy, driving 360-degree feedback and and report on projects and outcomes
Who are we looking for?
- Bachelor's in Communications, Journalism or related studies
- More than 7 years' work experience in Marketing, Communications
- Fluent in English, preferably Dutch
- Creativity in visual communication
- Professional Writing skills
- Affinity with technology / software
- Excellent working skills in Microsoft Word, Excell, Teams & Sharepoint
Please note this is not a freelance vacancy and working from office is required on weekly basis for a number of days agreed with the Hiring Manager.
Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.
Can we welcome you on board as our new Internal Communications Manager and help continue our successful growth?