
Regional Communications Manager, The Netherlands | 6-month freelance/contract opportunity

Regional Communications Manager, The Netherlands | 6-month freelance/contract opportunity
€70,000 - €80,000 per year
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 2 days
Key Skills
Job Description
Company Description
We’re looking for an experienced Regional Communications Manager to join our Netherlands Marketing Team for 6 months, providing maternity cover and ideally starting in November 2026.
Working across Designer Outlets in Roermond and Roosendaal, you’ll lead consumer and corporate communications across the Netherlands and key cross-border markets in Germany and Belgium.
This role requires for you to travel 2 days per week at our centre in Roermond, and 1 visit to Roosendaal every month.
Job Description
What you’ll be doing
You’ll develop and deliver strategic communications and PR plans, lead our external PR agencies across three markets, drive media and influencer engagement, and create compelling stories around campaigns, partnerships, events and new store openings. You’ll also provide strategic communications counsel to senior stakeholders and support reputation and crisis communications.
For a detailed description of the responsibilities, see the Job Description
Qualifications
What you’ll bring
- Strong communications and PR experience, ideally within a consumer-facing sector.
- Experience developing and delivering strategic communications programmes.
- Proven experience managing agencies and working across multiple markets.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong media relations, storytelling and reputation management expertise.
- A commercial, proactive and highly organised approach.
- Fluency in Dutch and English. German would be an advantage.
Additional Information
Exclusive Discounts: Access special discounts at our Designer Outlets.
Flexible Working: Hybrid working options where possible to accommodate your needs.
International Exposure: Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organization.
Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available. Grow through internal moves, cross-country projects, international secondments, and a calendar of core development opportunities.
Values-Based Culture: Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where we value excellence, innovation, and making a difference.
Positive Work Environment: Over 89% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.
At McArthurGlen, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working wherever possible.
Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within McArthurGlen that is more suitable for you now or in the future.
The compensation offered will depend on demonstrated skills, experience, and location. We believe in transparency. Our pay ranges are based on market benchmarks and internal equity, ensuring equitable compensation for equivalent skill levels across roles.
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Core Responsibilities
You will develop and execute strategic communications and PR plans while managing external agencies across the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Additionally, you will provide strategic counsel to senior stakeholders and lead media and influencer engagement efforts.
Requirements
The ideal candidate possesses strong experience in consumer-facing communications and proven ability to manage agencies across multiple markets. Fluency in Dutch and English is required, with German language skills considered an advantage.
Benefits
- Exclusive discounts
- Flexible working
- International exposure
- Learning and development
- LinkedIn learning access
About McArthurGlen UK Ltd
Industry: Retail
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, was founded in Europe by the Kaempfer Partners in 1993. The pioneer of designer outlet retailing in Europe, McArthurGlen has since developed 600,000 sq m of retail space. The company currently manages 21 designer outlets in 8 countries: Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK delivering total portfolio revenues of 5.5 billion euros a year. The centres are home to the most sought-after luxury and premium brands, and offer 90 million fashion-loving customers year-round savings in vibrant, open-air shopping environments. In 2013, McArthurGlen became a joint venture between the Kaempfer Partners and Simon Property Group Co. (NYSE SPG), a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations.