Senior Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager Nutrition

UNILEVER IN THE NETHERLANDS IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER, NUTRITION 

Fluent in English with excelling writing, editorial and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail. Preferably also fluent in Dutch.

Location: Hybrid including Rotterdam's Head office Nutrition (2 days a week) and presence in Global Foods Innovation Centre, Wageningen could also be needed based on role requirements.

The Netherlands – Netherlands location is non-negotiable.

Local conditions apply
Full-time

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 UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.  

We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model. 

ABOUT THE NUTRITION BUSINESS GROUP    

Unilever’s Nutrition (Foods) Business Group is a €13 bn business, which represents almost one quarter of Unilever's turnover. With a presence in almost every country in the world, our Nutrition products get chosen more than 2.5 billion times a year, with growth driven largely by our three power brands Knorr, Hellmann’s and Unilever Foods Solutions (UFS).  The rest of our portfolio is made up of strong regional and local brands including Horlicks, Bango, Calve, Marmite and Red Label.

JOB SUMMARY 

This is a varied communications role for a seasoned communications professional, who has a passion for foods and the food industry. The ideal candidate will have a blend of creativity, agility, content development, project management, growth-mindset, and attention to detail. You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with proven experience across leadership communications, external communications and advocacy and employee engagement.

You will be a strong networker, able to build support with a variety of stakeholders at all levels across the business and be a confident trusted adviser and business partner to leadership in Nutrition. You will have a natural passion for, and understanding of, the impact of great communications in driving leadership through powerful storytelling to a variety of audiences and channels. You will understand the corporate landscape as well as the marketing, consumer, customer, and digital landscape with a passion for purposeful brands, innovation, social impact, sustainability and the belief in businesses and brands being a force for good and drive performance and growth. 

This position offers access to senior stakeholders, a truly global perspective, and the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most well-known and purposeful brands. 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

• The person in this role will lead the day-to-day development, management and execution of Nutrition Business Group’s strategic communication calendar both externally and internally.  

• Partner with brand and innovation teams to deliver outstanding owned and earned storytelling for Nutrition and our brands. You will help maintain a drumbeat of stories amplifying the brands’ vision, campaigns and innovations, all the while demonstrating that Unilever is a high performing global leader in sustainable business with external audiences and internally with employees.

•  Lead on reputation / issues management of a number of long-standing Nutrition issues and issue flares.  

• Prepare and manage external (media and advocacy) meetings at Unilever’s Global Foods Innovation Centre (Hive) in Wageningen.  

• Support in change management communications such as written communications (Viva Engage and Amplify), videos and townhalls.   

• Coaching and supporting senior leaders in key external engagements. 

•  As a senior manager you will be expected to demonstrate leadership, a passion for high performance and take personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years well-rounded communications experience, preferably in FMCG or the food industry. 

• •    Fluent in English with excellent writing, editorial and storytelling skills with strong attention to detail. Preferably also fluent in Dutch. 

• Track record of delivering impactful communications – internally to deliver transformation, change and high levels of engagement, and externally to deliver positive earned media to grow reputation and trust.

• Experience of leading advocacy programs and execution in markets. 

• Strong project management and agency management skills. 

• Confidence and ability to create and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Strong judgement and proven experience managing issues / crisis communications. 

• Ability to successfully manage global/local complexity within a global matrix organization.

•  Confidence, drive, and initiative: self-starter who can work independently and confidently lead projects.

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly and remain steady under pressure when on deadline.

• A purpose-led team player who has a growth mindset. 

•  Experience utilizing digital, social, and mobile channels.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever 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.    

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE NUTRITION FUTURE?

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. 

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

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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