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Senior Spokesperson
Senior Spokesperson
Start Date: 15 June 2026
End Date: 28 February 2027
Contract Duration: Temporary assignment replacing an employee on leave.
About the Role
For a leading organization operating within a vital public infrastructure sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Spokesperson to strengthen the Corporate Communications team on an interim basis. This is a strategic communication role in a dynamic environment where societal impact, stakeholder engagement, and public trust are central themes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding and strengthening the organization’s reputation while supporting major strategic initiatives and projects. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the spokesperson will manage media relations, guide communication strategies, and contribute to the organization's public positioning during a period of significant change and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as one of the primary points of contact for journalists, media outlets, and external stakeholders.
- Develop and execute media and reputation management strategies that support organizational objectives.
- Provide strategic communication advice to senior management, executives, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor external developments, public sentiment, and media trends to proactively identify opportunities and risks.
- Prepare and coordinate press releases, media statements, interviews, and public announcements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with national, regional, and sector-specific media contacts.
- Identify opportunities to increase positive visibility and strengthen the organization’s public profile.
- Manage complex and sensitive communication issues, including crisis and incident communications.
- Collaborate closely with communication advisors, content specialists, social media teams, public affairs professionals, and operational departments.
- Support regional and national projects involving external stakeholders, government bodies, and community representatives.
- Translate complex technical or operational topics into clear and accessible messaging for various audiences.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a communication professional who combines strategic insight with strong execution capabilities and is comfortable operating in a highly visible and politically sensitive environment.
Requirements
- Completed HBO degree or equivalent qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in spokespersonship, corporate communications, or media relations.
- Demonstrated experience advising senior management and executives on communication and reputation-related matters.
- Experience working within large, complex organizations and administrative or public-sector environments.
- Proven track record in media engagement, reputation management, and stakeholder communications.
- Strong understanding of traditional media, digital communication channels, and social media dynamics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch.
Personal Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong political and organizational sensitivity.
- Confident advisor capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent relationship builder with strong networking abilities.
- Proactive, decisive, and capable of identifying communication opportunities.
- Calm and resilient under pressure, particularly during incidents or crisis situations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop appropriate communication responses.
- Creative in developing newsworthy angles and generating positive media attention.
- Team-oriented while able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
What Makes This Assignment Interesting?
This assignment offers the opportunity to contribute to communication strategies surrounding large-scale societal and infrastructure challenges. You will work closely with senior leadership, manage high-profile stakeholder relationships, and play a direct role in shaping public perception and trust in an organization that impacts millions of people every day.
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