Communications Manager

For our client is Harvey Nash looking for a Communications Manager

Start

ASAP

Duration

3 months with possible extension

Number of Hours

32

Location

The Hague

Years' Experience

5 Years +

Final date offering CV

Tuesday 14th July 12:00

Important!
Offers of (word) CV in English, stating motivation with concrete examples, rate and availability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Advice

* Establish, execute and measure all aspects of client's multi-channel communications strategy through the development of plans, policies; and ensure consistent branding for internal and external communications.
* Play a role in shaping Client's overall strategy by applying and sharing communications expertise;
* Report on Client's strategic successes through, for example, mid-year strategy updates and the production of our Annual Report;
* Advise the Board on strategies for key campaigns and goals, and on reputational risks, using intelligence gathering during the execution of your role.
* Measure the impact of these plans and activities, and report on their success through reports and presentations to Client's Executive Board and Executive Director.
* Oversee the Communications Budget and ensure it is effectively used.

Network Building

* Encourage two-way communication across our network of more than 200 volunteers and 450 research libraries by, for example, proactively collecting feedback and creating opportunities for dialogue;
* Coordinate and create communication activities: contacts with the network, interest groups and external agencies.
* Team up with and engage members of Client's office and the wider network (eg. heads of Steering Committees and Working Groups) to align communications strategies.

Campaigns & Communications Materials

* Create and maintain content across a range of publications and materials including (but not limited to) newsletters, websites, reports, infographics, posters, press releases and slide decks.
* Manage all social media channels, both in terms of the posting of new content and the monitoring of activity for trends or comments of importance to Client;
* Oversee and edit materials created by network members to ensure clarity of message, consistency of style and correct use of the Client brand.
* Organise and run ongoing initiatives including Client's highly-successful webinar series.
* Proactively identify opportunities to take Client's communications to a higher level through creative storytelling and the effective use of graphics and data.
* Commission, coordinate and supervise partner agencies to ensure the successful execution of larger projects (eg. creating brand identities for projects; website redesigns).
* Collaborate with office colleagues in the design and implementation of communications activities in the context of Client's projects portfolio and supporting in the creation of digital, video, audio and print content.
* Plan and execute communications activities attached to Client events and conferences.

Your Profile

* Degree in relevant discipline, preferably a Master's Degree in communications, public relations or media studies.
* 5+ years' experience in a medium to senior communications role.
* Ability to create clear and concise messages from relatively complicated ideas and documents.
* Experience managing digital content
* Understanding of copywriting, graphic design, layout, and publishing
* Affinity with issues of relevance to research libraries and Client's mission, or commitment to learn in a short period of time (e.g. Open Access, Open Science, Copyright, Research Data Management, etc).
* Native-level English speaker, with understanding of at least one other European language.
* Demonstrable project management experience, with a track record of delivering on objectives.
* Experience developing and implementing media, advocacy or marketing campaigns.

Desired Skills

* Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
* A self-starter who is keen to work with a small team to make a big difference.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and to prioritise a heavy workload.
* A logical approach to problem-solving.
* Excellent networking and leadership skills.
* Excellent copywriting and copy editing abilities
* Ability to manage and negotiate with external service providers.
* Creative and flexible, with a demonstrable feeling for innovation.
* Experience of current communication tools, in particular social media.

Technical proficiency in

* Website content management systems (preferably WordPress)
* Social media, with an emphasis on Twitter and LinkedIn
* MS Office software
* Graphic design software (eg. Photoshop, InDesign).
* Video production and editing
* Search engine marketing and Google Analytics
* Mailchimp.