Corporate Internal Communications Manager

ABOUT NYRSTAR    
Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. With a market leading position in zinc and lead, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people. Its Corporate Office is based in Budel-Dorplein, the Netherlands.
The company’s operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate reliable and efficient delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.
 

For our Corporate Office based in Budel-Doplein, we are looking for a Corporate Internal Communications Manager, reporting to the Global Head of Corporate Affairs.

JOB SUMMARY 
Work closely with Nyrstar’s Global Management, Operations Teams, and corporate/regional/local Corporate Affairs and Communications professionals to develop internal communications strategies and engagement plans that protect and enhance Nyrstar’s reputation with key internal stakeholders. 

This role will develop strategies and advise management on their engagement with employees, developing impactful internal campaigns and communications that support the successful delivery of Nyrstar’s strategy and underpin employee engagement, recruitment, and retention. In addition, and as part of the need to globally align on the execution of Nyrstar’s communications strategy, the Corporate Internal Communications Manager will work closely with other members in the Nyrstar corporate and regional communications teams (in Europe, Australia, and the US) to support local execution, while ensuring a common voice and appropriate handling of cross-regional internal and leadership communications topics. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Employee communications: Work with the relevant management and communications teams to develop and implement global internal employee communications tools and platforms and execute campaigns that support the company’s priorities and culture. This will include a strong ongoing focus on Health & Safety awareness and strengthening the safety culture, as well as deployment of relevant leadership information to support ongoing improvement of employee engagement. 
• Leadership Communications: Develop and manage a global leadership communications cadence through global ‘Business Updates,’ global ‘Live Meetings,’ and any other ad hoc or structural CEO-related internal communications activities.
• Issues management: Provide internally focused issues and crisis management advice and crisis PR support to the management team as and when required, liaising with other Nyrstar communications resources, Corporate Affairs at NNH and Trafigura as appropriate. 
• Build and protect the Nyrstar brand, by further developing (as needed) and deploying Nyrstar branding on all internal company-wide communication channels; standardizing any internal platforms such as StarNet (intranet), companywide internal meetings, presentations etc. Work to achieve the communications goals of the organization in creating a robust and transparent brand internally and externally.
• Social Media, Digital and Content management: providing support and backup to other – externally focused – corporate and regional communications resources, managing Nyrstar’s global digital and social media channels, create appropriate internal and public facing communications, coordinate marketing campaigns and compose and distribute content for operations using social media and digital channels including intranet (StarNet), website as well as corporate pages on LinkedIn and Facebook.
  • Support the development and execution of a wide range of communication materials (email communication, newsletters, fact sheets, social posts, press releases, FAQs, and presentations).
  • Edit and proofread a variety of materials including websites, texts, newsletters and reports.
  • Produce and issue (across Nyrstar’s social and digital platforms) digital content including animations, graphics, and visuals to expand and develop social media presence.
  • Monitor media / social media coverage and share clippings as appropriate with local / regional / global Nyrstar (communications) leadership.
  • Perform or manage onsite event duties, including distribution of outreach materials, setting up presentations, photography, and post-event reporting.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS & RELATIONSHIPS:

• Nyrstar Management & Executive Leadership.
• Global Head of Corporate Affairs (Manager).
• Global Corporate and Regional Communications Teams.
• Human Resource Teams
• Site Leadership Teams

QUALIFICATIONS, WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Communications, preferably in an international industrial environment.
• Digitally savvy and up to speed on the latest tools and channels and expertise in social media and digital marketing through web, social, mobile, search, apps, and webcasts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with commonly used photo and editing applications.
• High level of experience working with senior stakeholders and working with cross functional teams.
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity with multi-cultural and multi-national organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute and work effectively in a (virtual) group as a team leader.
• Results driven achiever with exemplary planning and organization skills.
• Sound methods and approaches to persuade, convince or influence others.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Ability to create a climate in which people want to do their best by empowering individuals and teams and by communicating a clear vision and purpose.
• Ability to research and develop innovative ideas.
• High level of initiative, resourcefulness, and personal organization
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines, juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, and maintain a flexible work schedule.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Be part of an organization that produces critical materials essential for everyday life.
• International exposure and diverse office culture (28 nationalities).
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
   

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