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Head of Corporate Communications Cluster Norden
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Head of Corporate Communications Cluster Norden
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About this Position
Henkel is looking for a Corporate Communications Manager to lead communications across Cluster Norden (UK, Ireland, and the Nordics). This role is focused on managing and steering local Corporate Communications projects, and processes, while building and protecting Henkel’s reputation. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be the key driver of communications strategy in the cluster, ensuring alignment with global and regional priorities, and acting as spokesperson for Henkel in the region.
What you´ll do
- Develop and implement the local communications strategy in line with Henkel’s global framework and business priorities.
- Manage internal and external communications programs and advise executive leadership.
- Ensure local perspectives are represented in regional and global projects.
- Lead media relations and build strong relationships with journalists and stakeholders.
- Manage crisis communications and issues management activities.
- Drive transformation of digital channels and content to strengthen Henkel’s brand.
- Plan and oversee corporate events, messaging, and content creation.
- Steer the communications budget for the cluster and manage the local team.
What makes you a good fit
- Proven track record in corporate communications, ideally in an international environment.
- Strong experience in reputation management, media relations, and internal communications.
- Comfortable advising senior leaders and acting as spokesperson.
- Excellent presentation, coaching, and negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach across diverse stakeholders.
- Strong expertise in digital communications and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience managing budgets and leading teams.
- Flexibility to work across multiple countries within the cluster.
- Skilled in crisis communications and aligning local needs with global strategies.
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
- Performance bonus / incentives
- Competitive Pension & Life Assurance - Company contributes up to 10% of basic salary
- Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Celebration vouchers
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, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 25085977
Job Locations: United Kingdom, England, Hemel Hempstead
Contact information for application-related questions: RecruitmentUKIE@henkel.com
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Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
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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