Corporate Communications Manager (m/f/d) Global/ EMEA

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. In addition, Evident offers videoscopes, products for non-destructive testing techniques and for X-ray fluorescence analysis.

We are currently hiring a Corporate Communications Manager (m/f/d) Global/ EMEA.

Tasks

• Develop and implement innovative internal and external communications strategies, action plans & timelines for EMEA that drive employee alignment & engagement, company culture and support transformation / change management initiatives
• Establish a regular cadence of relevant, easily accessible content through various communication channels
• Advise and coach company leadership and support departments on communication strategies, including clear message alignment and channel selection
• Ensure consistent, creative, and reliable news flow on internal communication channels
• Support the communication part of larger change projects
• Install strong communications governance incl. standards for corporate communications efforts, consistent with the business' positive image and branding efforts
• Oversee management issues from a communications perspective, working in close partnership with different critical function partners (HR, Legal, QM etc.).
• Manage crisis response strategies, reactive statements, FAQs and other deliverables as needed
• Contribute to corporate website and corporate social media strategy that defines presence on external channels (eg. LinkedIn)
• Continually improve, measure, and evaluate effectiveness of the company's communications strategy and methods
• Budget responsibility & cost control for Corporate Communications EMEA

Requirements

• University degree in communications or media science and/or journalism and/or economic sciences
• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in corporate and change communications, press or public relations in a corporate or agency structure
• Experience in developing communications plans and strategies to deliver on business objectives
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Stylistically confident linguistic intuition and storytelling competence
• Pronounced social skills to identify communication needs of workforce
• Pronounced strategic/conceptual combined with strong operational implementation skills
• Ability to gather complex topics rapidly and to convey subjects in a coherent and target group-oriented manner (oral and written)
• Independent and methodologically strong way of working including high readiness to take initiative and to build and maintain strong network with relevant stakeholders
• Ability to travel occasionally

Benefits

• Flexible working hours, 50% remote work possible
• 30 days of holiday per year
• 13,5 salaries a year
• Modern office and inspiring working environment
• Subsidized meals in the neighborhood of our office (Stadtküche)
• Public transport ticket (100% subsidized) or free parking space
• Bike leasing
• Subsidy fitness first gym
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Joint company events and activities

Evident Europe GmbH is an equal opportunities employer and we look forward to receiving your application.