Head of Sustainability & Innovation Communications

Overview

Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.

Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. If you would like to get more information about our corporate organization in Switzerland specifically, please visit our company profile.

No agencies can be considered for this job posting, and no agency involvement is required unless contractually assigned.

Responsibilities

As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. People who are passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Do you thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and flexible environment?

Do you enjoy challenges, you’re hardworking and learn fast?

Join a dynamic, diverse and inclusive, and international team with many opportunities for development. Get in touch!

As part of our Group Communication team, we are looking for a Head of Sustainability and Innovation Communications. In this exciting role you can make an impact on our Sustainability and Innovation journey with contributions such as:

• Engage with business partners across sustainability and innovation to lead proactive communications positioning plan
• Design and execute proactive communication plans to position Holcim as leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions cutting across all communications competencies from media and digital channels to public affairs and employee engagement
• Engage, mobilize, empower and coach network of communications contributors, such as the Sustainability department, Innovation Center, the Digital MaQer and Plants of Tomorrow teams
• Strengthen Holcim‘s credentials and reputation as global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with clear and value-adding communications and manage key sensitive issues in sustainability and innovation space as needed
• Shape the perception of the company through signature stories: compelling and authentic, that support the strategic narratives with specific proof points
• Collaborate with all communications competency leaders to build traction in their channels and programs: media relations, digital communications, public affairs, issues and crisis communications, employee engagement.
• Join a stellar brand storytelling team that shapes the perception of the company through signature stories that are compelling and authentic, and  support strategic narratives with specific proof points

Can you make things happen and swiftly move between strategic and more hands-on operational work in our fast-moving environment? Join us to build progress for people and the planet.

Education/Qualifications

• Degree / MBA equivalent in journalism, PR, communications or related fields

Experience

• 7 years experience in a communication role ideally with a focus on sustainability and innovation, content creation and development within a large organization and/or online media outlet
• Experience with managing end-to-end content development, deployment, and measurement

Knowledge & Skills

This job requires an experienced communications practitioner with the ability to counsel senior executives. We look for you to bring:

• Outstanding personal communication skills with the professional stature and presence to represent the group
• Strong media relations skills and relationships
• A strong record of delivering engaging content that drives brand building especially within Sustainability & Innovation
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• High organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects autonomously
• Ability to understand and adjust to changing priorities, circumstances, and personal styles

Language Requirements

Fluency in English (written and spoken), additional languages an advantage.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel internationally