Head of External & Internal Communications (m/f/d)

HENSOLDT – Innovationen für eine sicherere Welt

HENSOLDT ist ein führendes Unternehmen der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie mit globaler Reichweite. Das Unternehmen mit Sitz in Taufkirchen bei München entwickelt Sensor-Komplettlösungen für Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitsanwendungen.

Als Technologieführer treibt HENSOLDT die Entwicklung der Verteidigungselektronik und Optronik voran und baut sein Portfolio auf der Grundlage innovativer Ansätze für Datenmanagement, Robotik und Cybersicherheit kontinuierlich aus.

Unsere Produkte sind einsetzbar in den Bereichen Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space.

2023 erzielte HENSOLDT einen Umsatz von 1,85 Milliarden Euro. Nach der Übernahme der ESG GmbH beschäftigt das Unternehmen circa 8.500 Mitarbeiter. HENSOLDT ist an der Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse im MDAX notiert.

HENSOLDT is growing significantly, and so is public attention on defence technology. Communications plays a substantial part in how the company positions itself and how change succeeds. In this role, you set the course for external and internal communications and help build a modern, integrated communications function.

You are responsible for HENSOLDT's external and internal communications, from media relations to employee communications and leadership communication. You report directly to the Head of Communications & Marketing. In a growing industry environment of high strategic relevance, you ensure consistent positioning of the company towards employees, media and the public, and help build an integrated communications organisation.

Your Responsibilities

• Managing HENSOLDT's external communications: media relations, public positioning and reputation management
• Cultivating strong relationships with journalists and opinion leaders across print, broadcast and digital media, positioning HENSOLDT as a leading European defence electronics company
• Responsibility for internal communications, conveying strategic priorities and corporate developments effectively to employees
• Supporting the Executive Board and senior leaders in sensitive communication situations and acting as their sparring partner
• Responsibility for crisis communications and issues management, from scenario planning to advising Executive Management in critical situations
• Mangaging communication for company-wide transformation and change initiatives
• Coordinating internal and external channels together with Marketing, Branding, Exhibitions and the digital channel teams
• Leading and developing the External & Internal Communications team

Your Profile

• A successfully completed college degree in a relevant field
• Several years of leadership experience in corporate communications, ideally covering media relations and internal communications
• Proven track record in strategic communications within complex organisations
• Experience in crisis communications and in handling sensitive, high-visibility topics
• Hands-on experience in transformation and change communication, including narrative development and stakeholder management
• Thorough knowledge of print, broadcast and digital media and experience with integrated multi-channel communication
• Confident interaction with executive boards and leadership teams, strong political judgement
• Collaborative leadership style, reliable and calm under pressure
• Background in industry, technology, defence or aerospace is a plus
• Fluent German and English

Your Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours & Work-Life Balance
• Remuneration & Social Benefits
• Personal & Professional Development
• Working Atmosphere
• Health & Prevention
• Mobility & Sustainability

Do you want to become part of a future-oriented company? And are you ready to take on responsibility in exciting international and national projects? Then you are our candidate!

Please apply exclusively online via our career portal with your CV and references.

In case you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruiting Team: jobs@hensoldt.net

Find out more about HENSOLDT and our jobs: www.hensoldt.net/career

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HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.