Communication Manager

What will you be doing?
THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY CONTRACT (CDD) 6 to 12 MONTHS

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Communications Manager to manage and implement our internal and external communications strategy across Global Projects Centre (GPC) East region. This role is critical in ensuring clear, effective, and engaging communication with employees, stakeholders, media, and the wider public. The candidate will play a key role in crisis and emergency response communications, ensuring the region is well-prepared to manage and respond to critical situations, in line with global crisis management and ER processes and protocols.

The Communications Manager will work closely with the regional Human Resources Director who oversees the internal communications and with the regional Strategy, Sales & Marketing Director responsible for the external communications.

The role will involve regular engagement with Group and Region and Business Unit communications colleagues across the wider business to support and align upon communications activities, branding and messaging.

The preferred location for the role is Paris. However, for the right candidate, it can be based in any of our offices within the European time zone.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT

• Act as a trusted advisor to the regional SVP, providing strategic communication support on key business priorities.
• Develop and implement the region communications strategy and plan, in line with strategic objectives and company process
• Develop and evolve stakeholder messaging and written content for regional materials to reflect and embed company strategy, vision, values, differentiators, and capabilities.
• Support the regional SVP in internal and external engagements, including media interactions and industry events.
• Ensure communications are on brand, on message, and delivered in line with company strategy and guideline protocols, including facilitation of relevant Region and Group approvals.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement the regional internal communications strategy and plan to engage employees, enhance company culture, and accomplish regional business objectives.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across internal communication channels, including emails, newsletters, intranet, town halls, and leadership communications.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate values and strategic goals.

EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Develop and implement regional external communication plans to enhance brand reputation and visibility, in line with company objectives.
• Development of external marketing and communications materials e.g. presentations, videos, animations, speeches and content for company digital platforms.
• Ensure messaging is aligned with corporate objectives and guidelines.
• Event management and support for the region presence in Conferences and Exhibitions as per S&M strategy

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

• Coordinate and support the region with Emergency Response / crisis management, and preparedness and response in line with Global ER processes
• Act as the regional communications lead during crisis and ER situations ensuring timely, accurate communications support, aligned with global process, approvals and protocols.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, and regulatory bodies during emergency situations.

What experience would we like you to have?
Key Qualifications/Experience

• Degree in Marketing / Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in corporate communications, including internal and external communications.
• Written and verbal communication skills in English (CEFR C1 or C2). Proficiency in additional languages.
• Creative, keen, and well-suited to the nature of working in a varied communications environment
• Proficient project management and planning skills to manage multiple stakeholders and concurrent projects
• Experience in crisis and emergency response communications.
• Proficient media relations experience and ability to manage high-pressure situations.
• Proficient writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership.
• Experience of working in a large multinational company
• Experience in the Energy sector.
• Compliance with, and development of, relevant functional policies, processes and systems.
• Travels required to support key stakeholders, activities and events.