Board Communications Advisor Services & Operations (interim)

Project overview

As a board communications advisor, you support an alderman with the communicative approach of their portfolio.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Advising the alderman on the communicative approach of complex dossiers
• Supporting the alderman in realizing and communicating societal tasks together with residents and parties
• Acting as a spokesperson and guiding media contacts
• Developing communication strategies aimed at cooperation with and support from society
• Monitoring the consistency of the message between the board, organization, and society
• Preparing media appearances and advising on crisis and emergency situations
• Participating in alderman's meetings, council and committee meetings, and meetings with residents
• Participating in on-call duties for media on-call and the regional crisis organization
• Completed Bachelor's degree in communication or journalism
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with political-administrative processes and the municipal context
• Flexible and results-oriented attitude
• Positive-critical attitude with courage and flair
• Relevant experience with collective communication is considered a plus
• Relevant experience with crisis and issue management is considered a plus
• Willingness to be available outside office hours or on weekends if necessary

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 4 months
• Location: Den Bosch, Brabant, Limburg, Zeeland, NL
• Languages: Dutch