Group Communication And Change Director H/F Keyman

Group Communication and Change Director

We are supporting an international group operating in a complex, multi-country environment in the recruitment of a Group Communication and Change Director.

This role sits at group level and combines internal communication leadership with a strong change management dimension, in the context of ongoing organizational and digital transformation.

The Role

Reporting to a senior executive committee member, the Group Communication and Change Director will be responsible for:

- Defining and deploying a group internal communication strategy, aligned with business priorities and transformation initiatives
- Translating strategic decisions and complex projects into clear, structured and actionable messages for different internal audiences
- Supporting change management initiatives, with a strong focus on adoption, behaviours and cultural evolution
- Working closely with HR / People & Culture and senior leaders to accompany managers during transformation phases
- Ensuring consistency and coherence of communication across countries while allowing for local adaptation
- Leading and developing a small, international communication team
- Overseeing corporate and institutional communication topics, including executive communications and selected external messaging

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring direct involvement in key messages, narratives and strategic communications.

Key Challenges

- Supporting major transformation programs (digital, organizational, cultural)
- Driving alignment and collaboration in a multi-country, matrix organization
- Helping embed a more customer-centric, collaborative and change-ready culture
- Strengthening internal communication capabilities and practices at group level

Profile Sought

- Senior communication leader with significant experience in group or international environments
- Strong background in internal communication, corporate communication and executive messaging
- Proven exposure to change management and transformation contexts (methodologies and hands-on experience expected)
- Comfortable operating in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders, including regular contacts with the CEO and senior management team
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
- Natural authority, strong interpersonal skills, and a pragmatic, impact-driven mindset
- Fluent English and French required
- This role is suited to profiles coming from large international groups, B2B environments, services or organizations undergoing significant transformation.

Additional Information

- Group-level role with international exposure
- Location in North of France or Brussels, with occasional travel