Senior Global Communications & PR Manager

Location: The Netherlands or the United Kingdom | Global scope: EU, UK, US & APAC

Shape global reputation and strategic positioning

Are you an experienced communications professional who thrives in an international environment with diverse stakeholders and markets? Do you combine strategic thinking with strong execution and a strong instinct for compelling storytelling?

We are looking for a Senior Global Communications & PR Manager to lead and further professionalise our global external communications across multiple regions, strengthening how we are positioned and perceived worldwide.

Your impact

In this role, you will define and execute a global communications and public relations strategy aligned with business objectives. You will strengthen our brand positioning internationally, ensuring global consistency while maintaining sensitivity to regional nuances across Europe, the UK, the US and APAC.

You will manage international media relations, proactively identify newsworthy angles and story hooks, and translate complex business developments into clear, engaging narratives. You will oversee corporate announcements, thought leadership initiatives and opinion pieces, securing meaningful media coverage in priority markets.

Acting as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership, you will provide strategic counsel on positioning, reputation and media engagement. You will also take the lead in crisis and reputational communications when required, developing rapid response strategies where needed.

Operating in a complex, multi-regional structure, you will coordinate closely with regional teams and external agencies, ensuring high-quality, aligned and timely messaging across markets.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute a global external communications and PR strategy aligned with business priorities;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier international media;
• Drive proactive media outreach and secure high-impact coverage;
• Lead press communications, corporate announcements and thought leadership initiatives;
• Advise executive leadership on reputation, messaging and external positioning;
• Lead crisis communications and issues management externally;
• Monitor media coverage and performance metrics to continuously refine communications strategy.

About HeadFirst Group & Impellam Group

HeadFirst Group operates at the centre of the international talent market, supporting organisations in sourcing and managing external workforce solutions. Following the merger with Impellam Group in London, our international footprint has expanded significantly, increasing the importance of strong, consistent and strategically managed global communications.

This role plays a key part in protecting and strengthening our reputation across international markets and ensuring alignment of messaging across regions.

Location & Application

This role can be fulfilled from either the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. Local employment terms and benefits will apply based on the country of employment.

Interested? Apply directly via the application button or contact us for more information.

Here’s what we offer you

Salaris dat past bij jouw ervaring

Je ontvangt een range aan salaris dat aansluit op jouw kennis en ervaring. We belonen je eerlijk voor je inzet en ontwikkeling.

Vakantiegeld en vrije dagen

Je ontvangt 8,33% vakantiegeld en hebt recht op 27 vakantiedagen per jaar op basis van een fulltime dienstverband. Zo heb je voldoende ruimte om op te laden.

Hybride werken

Wij ondersteunen hybride werken en hanteren hiervoor een 60/40-verdeling, waarbij je bij een fulltime dienstverband drie dagen op kantoor bent en twee dagen vanuit huis kunt werken.

Premievrij pensioen

Wij betalen jouw volledige pensioenpremie. Je bouwt dus pensioen op zonder dat je daar zelf aan bijdraagt. Je houdt hierdoor een hoger nettosalaris over.

Prestatiebonus

Afhankelijk van jouw prestaties én die van HeadFirst Group kun je jaarlijks een extra beloning ontvangen van één of twee maandsalarissen.

Maandelijkse extra’s

Je ontvangt een maandelijkse vergoeding voor internet, een vitaliteitsbudget, een bijdrage voor lunch en ondersteuning bij het inrichten van je thuiswerkplek.

What we expect from you

You are a senior communications leader with international experience and a strong strategic mindset. You are a natural PR professional with a strong news sense, capable of identifying compelling narratives and translating complex topics into impactful external messaging. You are comfortable operating as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor at leadership level.

In Addition, You Bring

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in external communications, public relations or corporate communications;
• Proven experience developing and leading global PR strategies;
• Demonstrated success securing top-tier media coverage;
• Experience advising senior executives on reputation and external positioning;
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills;
• Experience managing agencies and regional PR teams;
• Calm, decisive and resilient under pressure;
• Excellent command of English.

Experience in journalism and an established international media network are considered strong advantages.