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Communications Advisor

On-site in Eindhoven·Added 16 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

VDL Groep

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Eindhoven
Languages
Dutch
Experience
4+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • You have a completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in Communication, Marketing, or a similar field, and possess 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
  • You are accurate and have an eye for detail. You feel at home in technical and dynamic environments and translate complex information into clear language.
  • You enjoy moving and navigating easily across a large organization and know how to effectively and proactively connect the interests of various stakeholders. At the same time, you are self-assured and dare to provide direction when necessary.
  • You speak and write fluently in Dutch and English.

Nice to have

  • You are creative in creating visual material. Basic skills in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere are very useful.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Annual profit sharing.
  • 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days.
  • Plenty of opportunities for training and development.
  • Good pension scheme.
  • Annual VDL Party featuring major artists.
  • Informal family culture with short lines of communication.

The role

The role

As a Communications Advisor at VDL Enabling Technologies Group (VDL ETG) in Eindhoven, you will work in an international organization that develops and produces advanced modules, systems, and complete machines for, among others, the semiconductor industry, analytical equipment, and other high-tech markets. In this role, you are responsible for advising, developing, and executing activities in the field of internal communication and employer branding. From our location in Eindhoven, you will ensure that colleagues remain well-informed, engaged, and connected to our organization, while simultaneously contributing to a strong employer brand. In doing so, you will work closely with colleagues from VDL Group and the various VDL ETG locations in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, China, Vietnam, and the United States to shape our communication clearly, professionally, and consistently.

What you'll do

In this versatile role, you will be involved in, among other things:

  • Communication advice: You advise managers, project teams, and HR on various communication issues and provide operational support for projects such as onboarding, change processes, and other internal campaigns.
  • Internal communication: You develop, manage, and improve our internal communication channels and messaging, ensuring that colleagues are informed in a timely and appropriate manner. With this, you strengthen the engagement of our employees.
  • Employer branding & social media: You work on strengthening the VDL ETG employer brand. You develop content for platforms including LinkedIn, write interviews and success stories, supervise photo and video shoots, and support employer branding campaigns aimed at attracting technical talent.
  • Events: You support the organization of events such as company visits, trade fairs, open days, and internal meetings.

How you'll work

  • Challenging communication projects for internal and external target groups.

Your strength

You are an energetic communications professional who works independently, takes initiative, and switches easily between different levels within the organization. You combine a practical attitude with a good sense of stakeholder management. The more dynamic the environment, the better you will thrive.

Hiring process

Ready to challenge yourself?

Do you want to make an impact with communication at an international organization in the high-tech manufacturing industry? Then apply for the position of Communications Advisor at VDL ETG. We look forward to meeting you!

About VDL Groep

Industry
Manufacturing

In their own words

About the company & team

The strength of VDL

At VDL ETG, you contribute to the technology of tomorrow. Our colleagues work daily on complex technical challenges, often at the cutting edge of what is possible. The modules and systems we develop and manufacture contribute to innovations in, among others, the semiconductor, analytical, medical, and aerospace industries. As a Communications Advisor, you will receive a great deal of freedom and responsibility to take initiative, further develop yourself, and visibly contribute to the growth of our organization. You will work together with colleagues from different disciplines, locations, and cultures and will have plenty of room to turn ideas into concrete results.

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