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Job Vacancy Details
Communications Manager
Industrial / Manufacturing
London
Permanent
Updated October 8, 2008
This role will work closely with the Director of Investor Relations & Communication and other team members to provide high quality communications support for internal and external communications with its stakeholders world-wide. It will also matrix report to the Director of Environment & Community Relations.
The role will have two primary focuses, namely, to help deliver and implement a global external communications plan for the company with an emphasis on Belgian media and to deliver and implement a global internal communications programme. The role will also allow the jobholder to develop their interest in sustainable development in one of the world's largest metals producers.
Key accountabilities
• Deliver the corporate internal communications programme, preparing head office internal communications including CEO presentations, group newsletters and other announcements
• Formalise and co-ordinate Nyrstar's community and communications network
• Oversee and maintain Nyrstar's internet and intranet, including working across several functional teams to design and develop a new intranet
• Compile and distribute corporate announcements and press releases
• Project manage the production of the annual report and sustainable development report and assist in the preparation of interim reports and quarterly trading statements
Key competencies
• Confident team player with excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Self-motivated approach and able to manage programmes to tight deadlines
• Proven track record in developing and implementing communications strategies
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and have sound commercial acumen
• Able to work autonomously and with initiative but also be a team player
• Strong understanding of communications offerings and applications and awareness of cultural differences in a multi-lingual, multi-national working environment
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have an established communications background with a relevant degree, or graduate calibre. You will have experience in setting and implementing an internal communications strategy, ideally with European and multi-national experience. Fluent English essential with French and / or Dutch highly desirable.
About our client
Nyrstar is the world's largest zinc metal producer and one of the world's largest producers of primary lead. They produce other valuable by-products including: silver, sulphuric acid, indium, copper and gold. They employ more than 4,000 people across four continents.
Nyrstar is a Belgian publicly-listed company, created on 31 August, 2007 by combining the zinc smelting and alloying operations of Zinifex (an Australian mining company) and Umicore (a Belgian materials technology company). They listed on the Euronext Brussels Stock Exchange on 29 October 2007 and joined the BEL20 index on 3 March 2008.
What's on offer
Excellent Salary + Benefits
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000.
Job Ref: 13004379
Your application will be sent to James Jenkins.
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