Head of Communications & Relationship Management (Executive Team Member)

About Atria 

Atria is the research institute for women's emancipation and women's history. We collect and manage

sources on gender equality, women's movements, and women's rights, and make them widely available

accessible to the scientific community and society. As an independent research institute, Atria bridges the gap

between research and social change. We support researchers and policymakers

and social partners with our expertise and collection, contributing our reliable knowledge

to the public debate on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Our goal is clear: to improve the position

empower women in all their diversity and thereby contribute to an inclusive and just

society. 

What will you be doing? 

As Head of Communications & Relationship Management at Atria, you are the linchpin of the communications process. In

In this role, you will develop and manage the strategic communications policy, ensuring consistency

key messages and a strong brand identity and positioning. You advise and support the

the executive board and management team (MT) on communication and relationship management issues and manages

communication regarding strategic business objectives and crisis communication.

You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of three

communication professionals and a relationship manager/fundraiser, emphasizing collaboration and motivation

and growth are central. You create an inspiring work environment where team members can reach their full

can tap into the potential.

Internally, you will strengthen the organization by improving internal communication and encouraging

promoting transparency and organizing events and meetings. Externally, you will work on

increasing the organization's visibility and reputation through targeted campaigns and

stakeholder management.

You will develop annual plans and achieve the goals within the agreed-upon deadlines and budgets.

In addition, you will act as the client for external parties and monitor the quality of

communications, campaigns, content, and online media. You will also be responsible for the

activities/results in the areas of relationship management and fundraising.

Who are you? 

You are a professional with at least 5 years of work experience in a similar role, where you

have demonstrated experience in internal and external communications, including

crisis communication. You also have knowledge of and/or experience with relationship management and

fundraising.

You have proven leadership experience and thrive on developing a team. This

combine this with in-depth knowledge of strategic and operational communication and extensive

experience in project management. You have excellent communication skills, both

both written and verbal, and you have a proactive and creative mindset that you combine with a

a hands-on approach. And last but not least: you have a strong interest in women’s history,

emancipation, gender equality, and diversity.

What do we offer? 

We offer a dynamic work environment that provides plenty of autonomy and a friendly, enthusiastic team.

You'll be joining an inspiring and supportive work environment where you can really make a difference

where you can take the initiative and have room to grow. Your workplace is currently in Amsterdam

downtown, but starting in mid-2026 in downtown Utrecht.

This is a position of 32–36 hours per week for a period of one year, with the possibility of

extension. For this, you will receive a salary in accordance with Scale 10 of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, depending on

Up to €6,107 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek. This includes an Individual

Choice of a budget including 8.11% vacation pay, a thirteenth month’s salary of 8.96%, and a stipend of

your travel expenses. You accrue pension benefits with the Healthcare and Welfare Pension Fund. With the Career Budget from

For 1.5% of your annual salary, you can take a course, training program, or educational program to enhance your

to promote professional development.

Procedure 

Are you interested and do you think you qualify for this position? If so, please apply by the 15th

October 2025 via email to solliciteren@atria.nl. Please send us your resume and a cover letter

in which you describe your specific experience with leadership and strategic communication policy in

in conjunction with tactical and operational communications.

We would like to schedule the first interviews in week 44 and the second interviews in week 45. If you have any questions

For questions regarding the job opening, please contact Anna-Maria Gobati (Head of

Communication & Relationship Management (interim) via HR@atria.nl

We value diversity of opinion and want to ensure that different perspectives, backgrounds, and

are represented within our organization. When candidates are equally qualified, we give preference to

to candidates who enhance diversity within our organization.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.