Head of Communications - Benelux

This search procedure has been closed (02-03-2022).
Field
Marketing
Salary
€ 100.000 - 150.000
Location
Netherlands
Employment
Permanent
Headhunter
Larsen Executive Search for TATA Consultancy Services

The organisation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global leader in IT services, digital, and business solutions that partners with its clients to simplify, strengthen and transform their businesses. We ensure the highest levels of certainty and satisfaction through a deep-set commitment to our clients, comprehensive industry expertise, and a global network of innovation and delivery centers.

The position

The candidate should possess a bachelor and or master’s degree, preferably in a communication related subject and with a minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience. This experience should include reputation management, corporate communications, media relations activities, (video) content creation and storytelling. The Head of Communication – Benelux is part of the European Communications team reports into the Head of Media Relations – Europe.

Tasks & responsibilities

Expectations and concrete targets/goals which performance will be measured against

The position will have direct responsibility for reputation management, PR, content creation and social media mostly in the Benelux region across multiple industries and service lines. This position will require close co-operation with functional marketing and communications teams in other European countries and globally, as well as with the Country management teams in the region as well as key functions such as Marketing, Human Resources/Employer Branding, and CSR. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Head of Communications in Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg for a fast-growing technology company
  • Building TCS’ reputation in the Benelux market
  • Work with the Dutch and Belgium Country Heads in supporting their country objectives 
  • Build and drive the Benelux communications plan working with the PR and Marketing agencies in the region as well as the global TCS communications team. 
  • Source stories 
  • Create or review communications materials, including press releases, customer references, video testimonials, articles, statements etc 
  • Translate and adapt global communication assets for local use
  • In collaboration with local agencies, actively pitch stories to trade and business journalists as well as manage media related enquiries. 
  • Build and maintain relationships with key journalists in the region. 
  • Occasionally, the role may need to engage in issues management and crisis communications activities with the region communications head and other executives. 

Candidate profile

Preferred Qualifications    

  • Creative writing skills and experience with (video) content creation/storytelling.
  • Proven experience in reputation management, media relations and storytelling
  • Experience in communication about IT technology, market trends, and key developments, understanding competitive landscape.
  • Experience with issue management and crisis communication
  • Absolute fluency and expertise in written and spoken English. Native Dutch speaker. 
  • Ability to manage and work with PR, marketing and content agencies. 
  • Proven capability to produce results in a complex, international multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Highly organized with great communication and time management skills. 
  • Interpersonal skills and flexibility are critical for dealing with contacts at all levels, both internal and external. 
  • Experience in the service industry in B2B is preferred but not necessary. Any experience in the IT sector is a plus. Experience in agency or traditional/online media is a plus.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below. 

This search procedure has been closed (02-03-2022).

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