- Company Name
- Procter & Gamble
- Job Title
- Sr. Director, Europe Communications
- Job Description
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**Job Title**: Sr. Director, Europe Communications
**Role Summary**:
Lead the European communications function for the France, Belgium, and Netherlands cluster. Develop and execute reputation and public‑affairs strategies, manage crisis prevention and response, coordinate stakeholder engagement, oversee corporate social responsibility initiatives, and drive internal communication and employee engagement during transformation periods while leading a geographically dispersed team of 4‑8 communications professionals.
**Expectations**:
- Deliver integrated communication strategies that support business growth, reputation, and employee engagement across the cluster.
- Serve as the primary liaison between cluster leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring communication drives strategic objectives.
- Demonstrate strong crisis management skills and act as the face of the organization during issues.
- Champion sustainability, diversity, and community impact projects.
- Build a high‑performing, collaborative team and maintain a cohesive enterprise view of all communication activities.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Develop and implement reputation building and public‑affairs strategy for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
- Maintain an enterprise view of all market activities, identify synergies, and resolve conflicts.
- Deliver integrated strategies that combine brand, executive, and employee communications aligned with the Regional Communications Action Plan.
- Act as the face of the organization during issues & crises, overseeing prevention, response, and resolution.
- Identify and supervise corporate social responsibility initiatives (community impact, environmental sustainability, diversity & inclusion).
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with media, industry associations, consumer associations, and NGOs.
- Manage internal communications and employee engagement, especially during transformation projects.
- Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed communications team of 4‑8 professionals.
**Required Skills**:
- Proven background in overseeing Communications, Public Relations, or Corporate Affairs in a large enterprise.
- Strong crisis prevention and crisis management capabilities.
- Experience delivering integrated communication strategies across brands, executives, and employees.
- Excellent stakeholder relationship management, including media, industry, and NGO engagement.
- Leadership and team‑development expertise.
- Digital fluency; familiarity with Gen AI applications in communications is a plus.
- Fluency in French and English (written and verbal).
- Deep understanding of the French external landscape and familiarity with Belgian and Dutch markets.
- Ability to influence across enterprise and collaborate with cluster leadership.
**Required Education & Certifications**:
- Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.