Senior Communications Manager, Stakeholder Communications

To strengthen the Brand & Communications team within the Engagement department, we are seeking a Senior Communications Manager for Stakeholder Communications (32–40 hours per week). 

Our vision is to restore a healthy balance and harmony between people and nature, allowing them to coexist. We aim to achieve this by restoring and protecting nature on the one hand, and by encouraging people, businesses, and governments to make more sustainable choices on the other.

Did you know that the global food system is the leading cause of biodiversity loss and that we offer solutions to reverse this trend? And that WWF is also working to inspire and persuade financial institutions and investors to make the financial system more sustainable? As Senior Communications Manager for Stakeholder Communications, you’ll tackle these strategic challenges at the intersection of nature conservation and behavioral change. You’ll help our subject matter experts raise awareness of these issues as part of our nature conservation strategy, both internally and externally. You’ll develop compelling communication strategies for national and international stakeholders. In short: a challenging and multifaceted role with real impact!

In this role, you will take on a leadership role—alongside the other communications managers—in addressing communications issues within WWF-NL. You will provide strategic advice, maintain an overview of the big picture, and ensure that this advice aligns with WWF-NL’s positioning and goals. Your work includes creating and implementing communication plans, identifying effective communication angles that resonate with relevant target audiences, and producing strategic texts such as position statements and opinion pieces for the media. You will collaborate with our internal content team to create content.

What we expect from the Senior Communications Manager: 

• A bird's-eye view– WWF-NL is active worldwide, with a wide range of projects and goals. From combating deforestation through the use of AI to lobbying at UN meetings. And from protecting the African forest elephant by working with local communities to create wildlife corridors to promoting sustainable agriculture for greater biodiversity in the Netherlands. So what we need is focus, and you can help refine and maintain that focus. 
• Strong in messaging– From a wealth of information, you can quickly craft sharp, target-audience-focused messaging that aligns with our brand positioning—and maintain control over it. You ensure our positioning is upheld not only in our own communications but also in communications with our partners. You work closely with content producers on copywriting, but you can also produce compelling copy yourself when necessary.
• Convincing Advisor– Whether it’s a complex current affairs issue, a long-term project, or a potential problem or crisis, you delve deeply into the subject matter, ask incisive questions, and uncover the right information to provide sound communication advice. And you’re not afraid to offer unsolicited advice when you believe it’s necessary.  
• Personal leadership– You have a natural ability to inspire others to follow you. You inspire the team of communications managers with your great ideas, your big-picture perspective, and your enthusiasm.
• Skilled at building bridges– The Brand & Communications department is at the heart of our organization. This is because we contribute to both the organization’s and brand’s goals, as well as the goals of conservation work, Public Affairs, and Fundraising. We also work closely with the other offices in our international network. It is therefore important to be highly attuned to the environment. You can weave various interests together, thereby fostering greater understanding, support, and collaboration within our organization.
• Education and Experience– You have a college or university level of education and at least 7 years of relevant work experience in the field of communications for both B2C and B2B audiences. You have an excellent command of Dutch and English. You are flexible and results-oriented, you set your priorities, and you are good at managing your own time. You have an affinity for nature and sustainability and enjoy delving deeper into these topics.

Core Values

You identify with the core values of WWF-NL:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaborate

What we offer

• You'll be working in a sustainable office surrounded by nature;
• Great coworkers and the opportunity to build an international network;
• Vegetarian lunches in the company cafeteria and free Thursday afternoon drinks;
• A 32–40-hour workweek. Initially, a one-year contract will be offered with a one-month probationary period;
• A competitive salary based on the Dutch nonprofit sector; the minimum gross monthly salary for the position is 4,026 EUR and the maximum monthly salary is 5,324 EUR, depending on relevant experience (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• Employees also receive a personal budget, consisting of 8% vacation pay and 2.08% flexible budget, and are entitled to 6 weeks of leave per year (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• We encourage flexible work arrangements and the use of public transportation and bicycles for commuting and business travel. Commuting expenses are reimbursed based on second-class public transportation fares (NS Business Card);
• At WWF-NL, we operate on a hybrid model, which allows employees to alternate between working in the office and working from home.

Information and Procedure

Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile described above? If so, we invite you to apply using the application form on our website.The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024. Interviews will be held in July. 

To work at WWF-NL, you need a valid work permit.

If you have any questions about this application process, please contact Babette Vanlancker (Recruitment Coordinator) atbvanlancker@wwf.nl or. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Annemiek Heuvelmans-Driessen (Chapter Lead Brand & Communications) ataheuvelmans@wwf.nl or.

We value diversity of backgrounds and cultures within our organization and would like to see this reflected in the composition of our team. We therefore especially encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We take the safety and well-being of our colleagues seriously. We therefore ask the successful candidate to complete an integrity statement and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct. We also request references.

We do not welcome unsolicited solicitations in response to this ad. We will contact recruitment agencies directly if necessary.