European Internal Communications & Engagement Lead

XD Connects; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

XD Connects is unifying three strong brands—Solo, Solo Paris and Solo midocean—into one European powerhouse and seeks an accomplished Internal Communications Lead.

You will build the internal comms function from the ground up, align leadership messaging with a shared employee experience across Europe, and partner with HR and executives to keep colleagues informed.

This role offers real impact, cross‑country collaboration, and growth as we scale across France, the Netherlands and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience building internal comms in scale-ups or multi-country environments.
• Ability to guide people through change (merger/restructuring/rebranding).
• Strong written and verbal English; French/Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build internal communication strategy from scratch across leadership, teams and functions.
• Plan and shape townhalls, milestone updates and major announcements; ensure clear, honest storytelling.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to translate milestones into actionable communications.
• Set up listening mechanisms (pulse checks, listening sessions) and translate feedback into action.
• Coach and support managers to communicate with confidence across Europe.

Skills

Internal communications

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Multicultural collaboration

AI-assisted content

Job description

XD Connects is unifying three strong brands—Solo, Solo Paris and Solo midocean—into one European powerhouse and seeks an accomplished Internal Communications Lead.

You will build the internal comms function from the ground up, align leadership messaging with a shared employee experience across Europe, and partner with HR and executives to keep colleagues informed.

This role offers real impact, cross‑country collaboration, and growth as we scale across France, the Netherlands and beyond.