Project Manager Communications

Fulltime, 38 hours per week

Are you ready to play an important role as Project Manager at Action? Use your expertise to develop and execute internal- and external communication campaigns and plans. Strengthen Action’s reputation with all stakeholders on an international level! Join our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of a company operating in multiple countries. Discover new opportunities and take the lead in creating a positive impact. 

This is your daily Action

As Project Manager Communications, you will be part of the Communications department, and report to the Communications Manager. This team is responsible for the development of all content and communication activities from the international headquarters.

You will work closely with internal departments such as Buying, Quality, Sustainability and HR to effectively communicate their messages stakeholders to colleagues and external stakeholders. Within our no-nonsense corporate culture, you are results-oriented and known for your problem-solving skills. It is in your nature to structure activities and projects and to make agreements within deadlines and according to the guidelines.

Your responsibilities include implementing our communication strategy, planning and executing communication projects, creating content for our website, social media channels and annual reports, organising events, and strengthening our corporate reputation. By accurately identifying the wishes and needs of customers, you ensure they are positively surprised. You constantly and actively seek ways to improve our communication processes and contribute to achieving objectives while carefully managing budgets. Join our team and be part of an inspiring journey full of growth and impact!
 

This is your team

Your home base will be the Communication department. Our focus? Support the Action strategy of sustainable growth and development. Together with the entire business, we increase the involvement of all employees, including with the Voice of Action programme. We see challenges as opportunities. Our goal in Communication? Being trusted advisers to our business, from board of directors to country management, always guided by Action’s DNA and values.
 

This is you

Our Project Manager Communications at Action is creative, persuasive, proactive and punctual. You will work in a small and informal team and take responsibility for managing several communication projects at the same time. You are able to switch easily from one task to another and have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You know how to win others over to your ideas and you are able to clarify issues in understandable language, tailored to the target group. You set a good example and enjoy coaching colleagues in the team. 

In addition:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Communications, Journalism or any other relevant field (such as Economics or Business Administration)
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience in a similar position focusing on internal – and external communications within an international or retail organisation, or within a communication consulting agency
• Experience in independently developing, planning and executing communication projects
• Excellent oral and written skills in English, and one or more other European languages
   

What we offer

Surprisingly much! From our international headquarters in the Netherlands you have an impact on what happens in our stores across Europe. We welcome more than 15 million customers every week in more than 2,500 stores in 13 European countries. We have great growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different position, an interesting innovation project, new skills: you can continue to develop as a professional. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• A market-based salary based on a 38-hour work week
• An annual bonus between 7.5 and 15% based on company and personal performance
• 24 days of holiday and the option to buy 5 extra days (based on 38 hours per week)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of working up to 40% from home, of course in coordination with your team and manager
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action 
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel expenses allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is traffic jam-free and only 30 minutes by car from Amsterdam)
   

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 155 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
2. First meeting with the manager and a colleague
3. Second interview with the manager and the communications Director.
4. Possible online assessment to get to know you better
5. Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process Isabel Guerresi is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.