Head of Communications

• Study at WUR - Collaborate with WUR
• Study at WUR - Collaborate with WUR

Career at WUR

• Plenty of variety and challenges
• Pleasant working atmosphere
• Time for personal development
• Proper work-life balance

Are you a strategically strong communications manager who can effortlessly switch between vision and execution, and do you have experience in managing communications relating to complex social issues?

As Head of Communications, you will be responsible for Plant Science Group (PSG) communications strategy and will lead a team of communications and marketing professionals. You will set a clear direction, encourage professional development within the team and translate complex social issues into effective communications. You move easily between strategic advice, organisational development and day-to-day practice. You act as a sparring partner for the Managing Director on positioning PSG within and outside the WUR organisation.

Through its research and education, the Plant Sciences Group (PSG) aims to provide answers to urgent societal issues surrounding sustainable food supply, biodiversity and plant health. Knowledge of or an affinity with the themes in which PSG is active is a significant advantage. Themes will be prioritiised in close collaboration with the organisation. We are therefore looking for someone who carefully balances interests, makes decisions, and operates effectively within the complex WUR organisation.

Your duties and responsibilities include:

• you will develop and implement effective internal and external communication strategies aimed at increasing the organisation's reach and visibility;
• you will act as an advisor and sparring partner to the management team, carefully balancing internal and external interests;
• you will work with the team to strengthen the communication skills of staff and management, including by encouraging and organising dialogue;
• you keep abreast of relevant developmen...