Head of PR & Brand Communications (m/f/d)

The Stepstone Group; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a Head of PR & Brand Communications to shape and protect its brand reputation across multiple markets. This role involves developing PR strategies, leading a high-performing team, and driving brand visibility among job seekers and HR decision-makers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in PR within both B2B and B2C contexts and the ability to manage cross-functional collaborations.

Leistungen

30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day

Company pension scheme

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Cover

Job bike

Discounted parking or job ticket

In-house gym

In-house barista

Dog-friendly office

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in PR, Communications, or Brand roles.
• Proven track record in strategic positioning and media relations.
• Experience in managing high-performing international teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a cohesive PR and Brand Communications strategy.
• Lead and scale a high-performing international team.
• Drive measurable brand impact through strategic media presence.

Kenntnisse

Data-driven mindset

Fluent in German and English

Crisis communication

Strategic positioning

Media relations

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Jobbeschreibung

As Head of PR & Brand Communications, you will be responsible for shaping and protecting Stepstone’s brand reputation across four core markets. You will lead the integration of B2B and B2C communications into one high-performing team that delivers strategic visibility, business impact, and brand trust.

Your work will reach millions of job seekers and thousands of HR decision-makers, helping Stepstone become the most trusted career platform in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive PR and Brand Communications strategy aligned with business goals, across B2B and B2C audiences
• Position Stepstone as a thought leader in HR, technology, and the future of work in Germany, Austria, the UK, and Ireland
• Lead and scale a high-performing international team across media relations, corporate communications, consumer storytelling, and executive visibility
• Align closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Product, and Research to ensure consistent messaging and local market relevance
• Drive measurable brand impact by securing high-quality media presence, partnerships, and thought leadership opportunities, supported by data-driven evaluation

Qualifications

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to define and track clear KPIs for communications impact; fluent in German and English, with high cultural awareness and cross-regional communication skills
• 8+ years of experience in PR, Communications, or Brand roles, ideally in international, multi-market environments (DACH & UK / IE) and across both B2B and B2C audiences
• Proven track record in strategic positioning, executive visibility, and crisis communication, combined with hands-on excellence in media relations and content strategy
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in building, scaling, and developing high-performing, cross-functional international teams
• Skilled in managing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Marketing, HR, Product, Sales), with a strong network across media and strategic partners

Additional Information

We’re a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you’re with us. Because your job shouldn’t take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer :

• 30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day + 2 extra days for Christmas and New Year's Eve
• Company pension scheme
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Job bike
• Discounted parking or job ticket
• In-house gym
• In-house barista
• And you can bring your dog to the office

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.