Head of Brand & Strategic Communications (B2G / Defence)

constellr; Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading space-based observational company in Germany is seeking a Head of Brand & Strategic Communications. This role focuses on developing the company's strategic narrative and messaging, particularly for government and defense stakeholders. Applicants should have over seven years of experience in strategic communications or public affairs, with strong writing skills and a background in defense or security policy. The role offers competitive compensation and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid work

Opportunity for travel across Europe

Virtual Share Option Plan

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, brand, or public affairs.
• Background in defence, aerospace, space, security policy, or government-facing industries.
• Proven experience in B2G or institutional communications.
• Excellent writing and narrative-building skills in English.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at the executive level.

Aufgaben

• Own the company’s strategic narrative, positioning, and messaging.
• Act as strategic communications partner to CEO and senior leadership.
• Shape high-level PR strategy and media positioning.
• Ensure communications are appropriate for defence-sensitive contexts.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Writing skills

Political awareness

Jobbeschreibung

Our Mission

At constellr, we're harnessing the power of space to solve one of Earth’s greatest challenges: climate resilience & security in a changing world. Our thermal satellite constellation delivers the most accurate land surface temperature data on the market, equipping commercial players, governments, defence agencies, and global institutions with the thermal intelligence they need to make strategic decisions– from national security and infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience.
As a fast-scaling company with offices in Brussels, Freiburg, Munich, Washington and Toulouse, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and strategists is building the future of space-based Earth observation

Location

Munich / Berlin - Munich / Berlin(hybrid/remote possible)

Your Role

As our Head of Brand & Strategic Communications owns the company’s strategic narrative, positioning, and messaging with a strong focus on government, defence, and institutional stakeholders.
This role ensures that all external communications support the company’s long-term business objectives in a rapidly evolving geopolitical and defence environment

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Messaging & Positioning

• and the company-wide messaging framework with a focus on: (Defence & security applications, Space critical infrastructure, Sovereignty, resilience, and reliability.)
• Translate geopolitical and defence policy developments into relevant communication narratives

Leadership & Internal Alignment

• Act as strategic communications partner to CEO, Gov Affairs, BD, and senior leadership
• Ensure alignment between comms & marketing, business development, product / technical teams and public affairs
• Provide clear guidance and priorities to the communications (or MarCom) execution team

External Communications & Thought Leadership

• Shape high-level PR strategy and media positioning (defence, aerospace, policy)
• Drive executive thought leadership (op-eds, keynotes, panels)
• Own press activities, announcements, briefings, and ensure content calendars are aligned with strategic priorities
• Oversee messaging for high-stakes announcements and partnerships

Governance & Risk Awareness

• Ensure communications are appropriate for defence-sensitive and dual-use contexts
• Review and approve externally facing materials for consistency and credibility

About you

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, brand, or public affairs
• Background in defence, aerospace, space, security policy, or government-facing industries and an extremely good radar on current affairs.
• Proven experience in B2G or institutional communications
• Excellent writing and narrative-building skills in English. Other European languages are a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at the executive level
• High sensitivity to geopolitical, regulatory, and reputational risks

Nice to Have:

• Experience working at the interface with Ministries of Defence, space agencies, or prime contractors
• Understanding of EU / NATO defence ecosystems
• Previous work in a deep tech or dual-use environment

Why constellr?

• Work on the frontlines of dual-use innovation, bridging defence, resilience, and climate intelligence.
• Opportunity to shape the structure and processes of a growing commercial organisation.
• Competitive compensation with VSOP (Virtual Share Option Plan).
• Flexible hybrid work and travel across Europe for events and customer engagements.
• Join a fast-growing international team redefining how Earth is observed from space.

At constellr, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and the ability to tackle complex challenges effectively. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to join us on our mission to reduce global food insecurity.