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Job Description

THE POSITION As Senior Internal Communication Advisor, you are a trusted strategic partner for leadership and a driving force behind organisation wide communication initiatives. You operate at the intersection of business strategy, change and employee engagement. You work within the Stakeholders and Sustainability team and report to the Lead Communications & Events, with a strong focus on HR topics and in close alignment with the HR Management Team. In this role, you independently lead complex communication programmes and advise senior stakeholders across the organisation. You challenge, guide and support leaders in translating strategy into communication that creates understanding, alignment and action. You oversee communication from strategy to execution and know how to navigate a dynamic international environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders. You bring structure, clarity and direction while continuously strengthening the impact of internal communication across Van Oord. YOUR IMPACT Your work helps leaders and colleagues stay connected to the organisation’s direction and ambitions. You combine a strategic perspective with a hands-on approach, shaping direction while supporting execution to embed communication and change. With a strong affinity for people and organisational topics, you drive transformation and employee engagement. You will Lead and develop strategic communication approaches for organisation wide programmes, change initiatives and business priorities Act as a senior advisor to management and project leadership on complex communication and stakeholder challenges Translate business strategy into compelling narratives and communication strategies across channels and audiences Take ownership of high impact communication projects from concept to execution, including governance and stakeholder alignment Identify opportunities to strengthen communication effectiveness, employee engagement and organisational connection Through your work, communication becomes a strategic enabler for collaboration, engagement and transformation across Van Oord. YOUR WORKPLACE You will join the Stakeholders and Sustainability team in Rotterdam. A team that believes communication plays a critical role in shaping culture, leadership and organisational success. You work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, from executive leadership to operational teams worldwide. The environment is international, dynamic and collaborative, with a strong focus on ownership and professionalism. Within the team, you are given trust, autonomy and the freedom to take initiative. You work alongside experienced professionals who value strategic thinking, open communication and continuous improvement. Together, we ensure Van Oord communicates with clarity, consistency and impact. About You You are a senior communication professional with strong business acumen and the confidence to advise at management level. You combine strategic insight with a hands on mentality and know how to operate and execute independently in a complex stakeholder environment. You are proactive, politically sensitive and able to influence with confidence. You take ownership naturally, challenge constructively and know how to create impact through communication. Aditionally, you bring Extensive experience in internal communication within a corporate, international or project driven environment HBO or WO level education, preferably in communication, corporate communication or a related field Strong experience with change communication, stakeholder management and organisational transformation Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships across all organisational levels Excellent command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken WE OFFER A salary that matches your responsibilities, seniority and experience Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.40 per day) 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective) Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results Attractive pension scheme Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package) Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling A role where you become a strategic communication partner within an internationally leading maritime organisation. You work on topics that matter and contribue directly to the direction, culture and success of van Oord worldwide.

Core Responsibilities

Lead strategic communication programmes for organisation-wide priorities and change initiatives, advising senior leaders on complex communication and stakeholder challenges. Translate business strategy into clear narratives and oversee high-impact communication projects from planning through execution, strengthening employee engagement and organisational alignment.

Requirements

The role requires extensive senior-level internal communication experience in a corporate, international, or project-driven environment, along with strong experience in change communication, stakeholder management, and organisational transformation. A higher professional or university-level education, preferably in communication or a related field, and excellent written and spoken Dutch and English are preferred or required.

Benefits

• Travel Allowance
• Home Working Allowance
• Variable Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Collective Health Insurance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Online Learning Academy
• Employee Communities
• Social and Sports Activities