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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Manager Sustainability & Communication (d/f/m)
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About this Position <p>In this role you will drive the company’s sustainability strategy and reputation in alignment with business goals and shape the strategic sustainability narrative for Henkel Adhesive Technologies. You will translate sustainability ambition and achievements into clear, engaging communication, positioning sustainability as a key value driver for business growth, strengthening our thought leadership, and reinforcing Adhesive Technologies’ positioning as a sustainability leader for customers, partners and stakeholders.</p>
About this Position
In this role you will drive the company’s sustainability strategy and reputation in alignment with business goals and shape the strategic sustainability narrative for Henkel Adhesive Technologies. You will translate sustainability ambition and achievements into clear, engaging communication, positioning sustainability as a key value driver for business growth, strengthening our thought leadership, and reinforcing Adhesive Technologies’ positioning as a sustainability leader for customers, partners and stakeholders.
What you´ll do
- Strengthen Henkel’s profile as a sustainability leader by shaping and sharing compelling sustainability narratives, success stories and thought leadership in external communication
- Foster awareness and alignment around our sustainability strategy, capabilities and projects across the organization through targeted and impactful internal communication, highlighting the business relevance and growth potential of sustainability
- Translate complex topics at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and innovation into clear, accessible and actionable messages for diverse audiences
- Empower and upskill employees to confidently communicate about sustainability by developing and delivering engaging training and capability‑building formats, enabling them to link sustainability to customer value and competitive advantage
- Design and deliver strategic engagement formats, such as customer events and experiences, that enable meaningful dialogue, collaboration and partnerships around sustainability challenges and opportunities
- Ensure a strategic, impact‑oriented approach that strengthens the contribution of sustainability to business success, commercial relevance and long‑term growth, in alignment with the Adhesive Technologies Sustainability Ambition 2030
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability,Communication, Science, or Business Administration
- 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability management, communication, or a related field
- Strong strategic thinking skills combined with the ability to translate complexity into clear and compelling communication, including the ability to connect sustainability with business value
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage and inspire diverse internal and external audiences
- Fluent in English and German
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
- MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
- CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
- Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.
JOB ID: 26093444
Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com
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The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
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Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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