Senior Communications Advisor

The PR, Marketing & Communications Department is looking for a

Senior Communications Advisor

32 hours per week

Pharos is undergoing significant changes. Our comprehensive approach to reducing socioeconomic health disparities is being implemented by an increasing number of municipalities. We are proud of this. We want to increase the visibility, impact, and support for this comprehensive approach both nationally and locally. That is why we are looking for a senior communications advisor who will play a key role in this positioning initiative. Among other things, you will serve as a key advisor and sparring partner for the GezondIn program (Local Approach to Health Disparities) and the Kansrijke Start incentive program. You will contribute to the further implementation and development of a data-driven communication approach tailored to specific goals and target groups.

What does your day look like?

• You will develop strategic and innovative communication plans for the various programs and implement them at the tactical and operational levels;
  
• You will advise program managers, project leaders, or partners on appropriate, creative, and innovative ideas for online and offline communication. You will base this advice on research into the target audience’s information needs.
  
• You will contribute ideas and provide advice on communication strategies related to organization-wide themes, such as social exclusion or the health impacts of poverty, as well as topics like a healthy living environment or the mental resilience of young people.
  

Your profile

• You have a university or college degree and possess relevant communication skills;
  
• You have at least 5 years of experience as a senior communications advisor. In that role, you have been professionally involved in strategic communications issues within a knowledge/network organization or a political-administrative environment;
  
• You have a broad perspective and are up to date on relevant social, political, and professional developments;
  
• You’re a communicative hub. A connector focused on collaboration, but who also strives for the best possible results;
  
• You’re not afraid of a little headwind and know how to navigate a complex environment;
  
• You have experience with and knowledge of data-driven (online) communication.
  

Where will you be working?

Pharos is home to a team of highly dedicated individuals who take the initiative and work together to achieve great results. People who use their knowledge and expertise to ensure that those in vulnerable socioeconomic situations receive the help and support they are entitled to. People who tell stories with passion, are able to dig in and get the job done, and can easily switch between interacting with administrators, healthcare professionals, and people who struggle with reading and writing. The diverse mix of colleagues with different backgrounds and ideas keeps us on our toes and makes our work more impactful—and, above all, much more enjoyable. You’re more than welcome to join us.

The team

You will be working in a department that is rapidly evolving. The PR, Marketing & Communications (PRMC) department is responsible for Pharos’s internal and external (online) communications, marketing, and public relations. We operate at the corporate level and support the substantive programs with advice and implementation. We are involved in Public Affairs. The department currently has 9 employees (communications advisors and online specialists led by the head). In addition, we regularly collaborate with freelancers.

What do we offer?

• An interesting and flexible work environment where we work hard together to improve health and healthcare for everyone;
  
• There is plenty of room for initiative and growth;
  
• Pharos adheres to the Mental Health Care Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position is classified in pay grade 60, which ranges from €3,760 to €4,883 based on a 36-hour workweek. Pay is determined based on experience;
  
• An 8% vacation bonus and an 8.33% year-end bonus;
  
• At Pharos, we work from home an average of 50% of the time. You will receive a travel allowance and a work-from-home allowance.
  
• A net phone allowance of €25 per month.
  

The position is generally for 32 hours per week. A higher or lower number of hours is negotiable. Initially, you will be offered a one-year contract, which will be converted to a permanent contract if both parties are satisfied.

Are you interested in this position?

If you’re interested in this position, please apply by uploading your cover letter and resume by Monday, October 10, 2022, via thislink or the “Apply” button on this page.The application process consists of two rounds of interviews. The first round of interviews is scheduled for Wednesday, October 12, 2022. The second round of interviews is scheduled for October 20, 2022.

Do you have any questions about this job opening? Please feel free to contact Jeantine Reiger (Head of PR, Marketing & Communications). You can reach her at:j.reiger@pharos.nl or 06-51716254.

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