Head of Communications (m/f/d)

DSJ Global; Radolfzell am Bodensee; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global's client in the manufacturing sector, based in Radolfzell, is seeking a Head of Communications to shape and lead their communications agenda. You will manage a four-person team, oversee internal and external communications, and drive engagement with employees, customers, and markets.

In this senior role, you will set the strategy, align messaging with business goals, and elevate the company's profile through confident leadership of media relations and corporate storytelling within

Qualifications

• Design and execute clear messaging across multiple channels for employees, customers and external stakeholders.
• Lead campaigns, media relations, and reputation management within a manufacturing context.
• Translate complex technical topics into accessible and engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall communications strategy aligned with business goals in Germany.
• Lead a four-person team and mentor staff.
• Elevate the company's profile with consistent external branding and internal culture alignment.

Skills

Communications strategy

Marketing & PR

Internal & external communications

Team leadership

Manufacturing context

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturing company with 5,000 employees, is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Head of Communications to shape and lead their communication agenda. Based in Radolfzell, you will manage a team of four and oversee both internal and external communications, playing a central role in how our client presents itself to employees, customers, and the wider market.

The Opportunity

In this senior leadership role, you will drive the overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives across the manufacturing environment in Germany. You will be responsible for elevating our client's profile and strengthening engagement across our client's team and external stakeholders.

Key Skills & Experience

• Communications: Proven ability to design and execute clear, consistent messaging across multiple channels, ensuring all stakeholders understand and support the company's direction.
• Marketing & PR Background: 8-15 years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations, enabling you to manage campaigns, media relations, and reputation management with confidence.
• Internal & External Communications Management: Experience leading both employee communications and external brand messaging, aligning internal culture with external positioning.
• Manufacturing: Familiarity with manufacturing allowing you to communicate technical and operational topics in a compelling and accessible way.
• Team Leadership: Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a communications team, fostering collaboration and high performance.