Establishment Digital & Content Communications Manager

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM ESTABLISHMENT DIGITAL & CONTENT COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

JOIN OUR ICE CREAM TEAM!

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

ABOUT ICE CREAM

We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. As ice cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products. We are the proof that an unbroken chain of happier people works – for a happy planet and winning smiles. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in delivering smiles, and we plan to continue this for many more years to come, with our people and planet first.

We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), in over 60 countries. All driven to spread happiness through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

INTRODUCTION

We are at a unique inflection point where we are preparing for the separation of Unilever’s Ice Cream business.

The Ice Cream Communications and Corporate Affairs team works to create value for Ice Cream as well as engage with its people to collectively work against the company's strategy and growth ambition.

This is an exciting role for someone who is passionate about working for a large ‘start-up’ business that is set up for strong financial performance, a leader in its product category, and eager to provide the best possible digital and social landscape a new company could need. The ideal candidate will have a blend of creativity, agility, strong stakeholder management skills, a hands-on growth-mindset and attention to detail. You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a solid track-record in digital communications. You will be a natural networker, and a trusted adviser on anything digital that can responsibly enhance our corporate online presence.

The role reports to the Sr Establishment Communications Manager and you will be working alongside driven and agile team in both communications and the establishment of world-leading standalone Ice Cream business.

Coming with a versatile communications background, you will be responsible for defining and establishing a creative, future-proof digital landscape for Ice Cream, coupled with the creation and execution of a global digital and content strategy that caters to our audiences and reflects our ambition and positioning. You drive integrated communications by translating the Ice Cream’s corporate initiatives, brands and campaigns into relevant diverse stories and initiatives that inspire everyone.

You will have experience advising and working with senior executives, you come with project management skills to successfully finalize projects. You should be able to exercise strong judgement, thrive in a collaborative environment, be able to prioritise competing deadlines and have a genuine passion for digital.

You should be someone who enjoys evolving Ice Cream’s digital presence and channel landscape, you have a hands-on mentality and see opportunities everywhere that help excite our audiences around the company.

This position offers unprecedented access to senior leaders, a truly global perspective, and the opportunity to work in the biggest ‘start-up’ of the moment.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

• Advise, define and implement our future-proof digital & social media strategy, channel landscape and monitoring guidelines to help drive the desired online presence and positioning of the Ice Cream business (leaders and world-class brands) and its engagement with identified target audiences, as well as safeguard our reputation.

• Act as project manager to help establish Ice Cream’s standalone digital presence supporting its End-to-End structure, making use of the latest digital technologies and social media trends, while deadlines are kept and delivered.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives and teams across the business, as well as prepare for external digital engagement befitting a world-leading Ice Cream business.

• You administer our corporate global social media accounts and keep our website content up-to-date, finding best solutions to share content, manage posts, create original text and video content, and respond to followers.

• Help drive the embedding of Ice Cream’s growth strategy, culture and values and ensure leadership positioning online.

• Work with a good degree of independence and help to develop and coach junior team members. 

• Act as a partner to agencies that work with Ice Cream globally that enable us in setting up our digital and content strategy.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 5 – 10 years versatile communications experience with a focus on digital, preferably including time spent at agencies.

• Experience working with and advising of senior executives, and ideally navigating a complex matrix organization. 

• Experience in project management structures to help establish Ice Cream as a standalone business with its owned digital channels.

• Delivery in a fast-paced environment.  

• Excellent written skills and attention to detail and diversity.

• Creative thinking and proven ability to spot opportunities across the company and translate into content online. 

• Discretion when dealing with confidential matters. 

Why Join Us?

When Mr. Thomas Walls declared, “We take pleasure seriously” in 1922, he set a standard that has defined us for generations. As the original house of ice cream, we hold this promise at our core, aspiring to be the ultimate pleasure food company by creating an environment where our people thrive, knowing that their growth and success directly fuel our journey in outpacing the industry.

“We take pleasure seriously,” is not merely a slogan – it is a commitment. A commitment to our consumers, our customers, our employees, our shareholders, and the shared future we are building together.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

This is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus, share scheme.

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40%-60% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products. 

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy.   

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.