Head of Internal Communications

h3About The Role /h3 pThe Head of InternalCommunications leads Barry Callebaut's global internal communications strategy and newsroom, connecting and mobilizing employees around key business priorities. Acting as the organization's "red thread," this role owns the internal corporate narrative, ensures consistent messaging across functions, regions, and leadership, and translates strategy into clear, actionable communications. The role reports directly to the VP, Corporate Communications Public Affairs, and partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team, regional communicators, and external communications to drive alignment, engagement, and business impact. /p h3Key Responsibilities Include /h3 ul liOwn and drive the company’s internal narrative, translating business strategy, priorities, and transformation initiatives into clear, compelling and consistent communications that align employees around what matters most. /li liLead the global internal newsroom and editorial strategy, defining content priorities, governance, publishing standards, and managing the editorial calendar to ensure timely, relevant and impactful communications. /li liServe as a strategic communications advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, shaping key messages, executive storytelling, town halls, enterprise announcements and leadership visibility initiatives. /li liDevelop communication frameworks, guidance and toolkits that enable leaders and managers to communicate effectively, consistently and with confidence across the organization. /li liBuild strong partnerships across functions, regions and business units, ensuring alignment of communication strategies, coordinated activation and consistent messaging globally. /li liDrive employee engagement and organizational alignment through communications that connect employees to business strategy, performance, culture, values and transformation efforts, while fostering dialogue and feedback. /li liLead integrated internal and external storytelling, partnering with External Communications to ensure a consistent company narrative and identify opportunities to strengthen corporate reputation. /li liLeverage data, insights and AI-driven capabilities to optimize content effectiveness, improve personalization, strengthen measurement and enhance the overall employee communications experience. /li liDrive innovation across communication channels, content formats and digital platforms, continuously testing new approaches to increase relevance, reach and engagement. /li liLead and develop the Internal Communications team, setting priorities, establishing governance and best practices, coaching team members, and building a high-performing culture that embraces AI-enabled ways of working while maintaining strong editorial standards. /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul liEducation: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field. /li liExperience: 10+ years of communications experience, including significant experience in internal communications, corporate communications, newsroom management, or executive communications within a global organization. /li liLeadership Experience: Proven experience leading communications teams and influencing senior stakeholders. /li liLanguage Skills: Full professional fluency in English. /li liStrategic Communications Expertise: Demonstrated ability to develop communication strategies that support business transformation and organizational priorities. /li liExecutive Communications: Strong experience advising senior leaders and creating leadership communication frameworks. /li liEditorial Content Leadership: Expertise in storytelling, content strategy, newsroom operations, and digital communications. /li liChannel Management: Strong knowledge of intranet platforms, employee engagement tools, leadership communications channels, video, and digital content. /li liMeasurement Analytics: Experience using communication metrics and insights to guide decision-making and improve effectiveness. /li /ul pAt Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. /p b#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth. /b #J-18808-Ljbffr