Communications Specialist, Innovation

Holcim Supplementary Pension Fund; Saint-Quentin-Fallavier; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days leave

Telework 2 days/wk

Company training

Healthcare cover

Transport subsidy

Company restaurant

Employee savings scheme

Résumé du poste

Holcim is seeking a Communications Specialist, Innovation, at our Innovation Center in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier to translate complex R&D breakthroughs into compelling stories for global audiences. You will lead multi-channel content, manage the Innovation intranet and showroom, and partner with researchers to highlight breakthrough projects while engaging internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires native or bilingual English, French is a plus, 3–5 years of experience, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related.
• Native or bilingual English; French is a plus given the location.
• 3–5 years of communications experience in a multinational or industrial setting.
• Experience in multi‑channel content production (digital, print, video).
• Experience translating technical topics into accessible content.

Responsabilités

• Write and edit popular science articles to showcase lab work across global platforms.
• Advise researchers in crafting narratives for non-technical audiences.
• Manage the Innovation intranet and produce AV content with external agencies.
• Own the weekly Innovation newsletter from curation to distribution.
• Support the Innovation Hub showroom visits and events.
• Identify high-impact Innovation Center stories for global channels.
• Lead digital and social media presence and external agencies.
• Monitor impact via audits and KPIs.

Connaissances

Storytelling

Multi-channel comms

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Formation

Communications degree

Description du poste

Communications Specialist, Innovation

Requisition ID: 17670

Location: Saint Quentin Fallavier, FR, 38291

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets – across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-value end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundations and flooring to roofing and walling – powered by premium brands including ECOPlanet, ECOPact, and ECOCycle®. Find out more at www.holcim.com

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net‑zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready‑Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who Are Holcim People

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Job Overview

The Communications Specialist, Innovation, is a key creative and strategic partner based at the Holcim Innovation Center. Reporting to the Innovation Communications & Engagement Manager, this role is essential in translating complex R&D breakthroughs into compelling narratives that cement Holcim’s position as the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
The role involves bridging the gap between high‑level science and impactful storytelling, ensuring that our research projects inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders. By managing diverse digital channels and the physical Innovation Hub showroom, you will foster a culture of innovation and drive the "Holcim Spirit" through world‑class content production and event support.

Main Activities / Responsibilities

• Write and edit high-quality "popular science" articles and features to promote laboratory expertise and research projects across global internal and external platforms.
• Act as a communications consultant for Holcim Innovation Center researchers, supporting them in crafting narratives and showcasing their work to non‑technical audiences.
• Manage the Innovation intranet platform, ensuring content is fresh, engaging, and aligned with Group messaging. End‑to‑end creation of audiovisual content—including interviews, videos, animations, and tutorials—collaborating with external agencies where necessary to maintain high production standards.
• Take full ownership of the weekly Innovation newsletter, from curation to distribution, ensuring high engagement rates.
• Provide hands‑on support for the Innovation Hub showroom, managing visitor experiences and coordinating high‑profile events to showcase Holcim’s R&D pipeline.
• Identify and harvest high‑impact innovation stories from within the Innovation Center to provide a continuous pipeline of R&D content for Holcim’s global communication channels
• Govern and elevate digital and social media presence for relevant business areas – setting strategy, approving high‑visibility content and managing external agencies.
• Monitor and analyze communication impact through audits, focus groups, with dedicated KPIs and reporting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Native or bilingual level of English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Proficiency in French is a plus given the location.
• Exceptional storytelling, strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in multi‑channel communications, including digital governance, social media strategy, and brand positioning.
• Strong analytical skills to measure and optimize communications impact.
• High resilience, agility, and ability to navigate complex, fast‑changing environments.
• Highly autonomous and driven by a natural curiosity to explore new, complex topics and deepen technical knowledge in order to promote innovation effectively.

Experience

• 3-5 years of communications experience, preferably within a multinational and/or industrial environment
• Proven track record in multi‑channel content production (digital, print, and video).
• Demonstrated experience in managing events or corporate showrooms.
• Previous experience in translating technical or scientific topics into accessible content is a strong advantage.

Education / Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related.

Language Requirements

• Native or bilingual level of English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Proficiency in French is a plus given the location.
• Any additional language is a plus

Benefits

• Days off: 25 legal paid leaves (29 after 1 year of
• seniority) + 12 extras (related to legal working hours)
• Telework: up to 2 days a week Professional Growth: Company training and professional development.
• Other: healthcare cover, 50% of public transportation fees, subsidies from Works Council, company restaurant, access to an employee savings scheme.

Holcim is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We support equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability, or age.