Communications Manager (mfd)

Value for Good; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A strategy consultancy is seeking a Communications Manager to lead and implement external communications activities. The role requires a seasoned professional with strong strategic and interpersonal communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years of experience in communications, and be fluent in both German and English. This position is based in Berlin or requires regular travel there. The role offers involvement in impactful projects and an opportunity to shape a growing company culture.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration for social impact work

Internal and external training offerings

Annual team retreats

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years of experience in communications roles.
• Existing network of media and communication stakeholders.
• Passion for strategic planning and implementation.

Aufgaben

• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies based on brand identity.
• Set annual goals for communication and manage the communications calendar.
• Execute communications activities including social media posts and newsletters.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communication

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University degree in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing

Jobbeschreibung

What we are looking for

A seasoned professional with strong strategic and interpersonal communication skills to lead and implement the Value for Good GmbH and Value for Good (VfG) Foundations external communications activities. The function is a stand‑alone role that reports directly to top leadership and engages with the wider VfG team. Candidates must be fluent in German and English and ideally based in Berlin or willing to regularly travel to Berlin.

What you bring

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both German and English, including the ability to craft impact messaging and compelling narratives.
• Strong ability to engage internal stakeholders in a clear and structured way.
• An existing network of relevant stakeholders in media and communication outlets (e.g. impact‑focused magazines, German press).
• Demonstrated experience (≥5 years) in communications roles such as stakeholder engagement, corporate communications, public relations, media management or similar positions.
• Passion for both strategic planning and implementation.
• A university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a closely related field.
• Graphic design skills are a plus but not required.
• Based in Germany with a strong preference for Berlin or willing to regularly travel to Berlin.

Your responsibilities

Strategy

• Develop a deep understanding of the Value for Good brand identity, mission, and values, translating this into stakeholder engagement strategies and impact narratives that support societal impact and business goals.
• Develop coherent and actionable channel strategies, including social media (especially LinkedIn), in‑person & online events, newsletters, website, and press/media.

Management

• Set annual goals and KPI targets, and plan and manage the communications calendar with input from practice groups, MDs, and the talent team.
• Monitor and evaluate communication campaigns and engagement activities, adjusting strategies based on stakeholder feedback and analytics.
• Establish and maintain a stakeholder contact database for tracking relationships and communications history.
• Manage execution‑related contract relationships with service providers such as web programmers and graphic designers.
• Monitor and manage the marketing budget.

Execution

• Execute communication activities such as writing social media posts, drafting newsletters, company announcements, website updates, and press releases for the VfG GmbH and the VfG Foundation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders via our communications channels, including clients, partners, alumni, non‑profits, media, and community groups.
• Advise and support VfG’s extended leadership team on communication, stakeholder management, and advocacy approaches (particularly LinkedIn).
• Oversee the development and distribution of collateral (corporate presentations, brochures, case studies, branded publications, web content, etc.).
• Safeguard VfG’s visual brand identity.

What we offer

• Communications work around challenging and exciting projects with substantial societal impact for leading organisations across the private, public, and social sectors.
• Opportunity to help shape a fast‑growing company that lives and breathes its values.
• Working with a driven, fun, and experienced international team of approximately 35 staff members.
• Attractive remuneration for social impact work.
• Strong feedback and personal development culture.
• Internal and external training offerings and annual team retreats.
• Flex‑desk work arrangements regarding home office and working hours.

Diversity, equity and inclusion at Value for Good

Value for Good aspires to a gender‑balanced, diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome the applications of all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, age, gender, sexual orientation, health or disability. We strive to de‑bias our recruitment process, encourage the exclusion of personal information from your application, and promote gender pay equality by offering fixed salary levels across seniorities.

Contact

Please upload the following information :

• CV (in English without personal information or a picture)
• Brief motivation letter (in English)
• Written samples of communications work you have done in English and German
• University transcripts and job references (optional, may be provided later)
• Earliest start date and salary expectations (p.a. in EUR)
• Preferred work volume (hours per week)
• Current home base

For any questions, please contact us via email.

Contact Person : Eliane Wohlgemuth, Talent Manager

Application deadline

We are looking to hire a Communications Manager as soon as possible. The deadline is therefore 23:00 on November 24.

About us

Value for Good is a strategy consultancy that envisions a world that takes effective action to solve societal challenges. Since 2014, we have built a reputation for delivering top‑quality advisory services to the world’s leading companies, public and international organisations, foundations, and NGOs.

Find out more on our website.