Senior Global Communications & Public Relations Manager

Location: The Netherlands or the United Kingdom | Global scope: EU, UK, US & APAC

Shape global reputation and strategic positioning

Are you an experienced communications professional who thrives in an international environment with diverse stakeholders and markets? Do you combine strategic thinking with strong execution and a strong instinct for compelling storytelling?

We are looking for a Senior Global Communications & PR Manager to lead and further professionalize our global external communications across multiple regions, strengthening how we are positioned and perceived worldwide.

Your impact

In this role, you will define and execute a global communications and public relations strategy aligned with business objectives. You will strengthen our brand positioning internationally, ensuring global consistency while maintaining sensitivity to regional nuances across Europe, the UK, the US, and APAC.

You will manage international media relations, proactively identify newsworthy angles and story hooks, and translate complex business developments into clear, engaging narratives. You will oversee corporate announcements, thought leadership initiatives, and opinion pieces, securing meaningful media coverage in priority markets.

Acting as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership, you will provide strategic counsel on positioning, reputation, and media engagement. You will also take the lead in crisis and reputational communications when required, developing rapid response strategies where needed.

Operating in a complex, multi-regional structure, you will coordinate closely with regional teams and external agencies, ensuring high-quality, aligned, and timely messaging across markets.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute a global external communications and PR strategy aligned with business priorities;

• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier international media;

• Drive proactive media outreach and secure high-impact coverage;

• Lead press communications, corporate announcements, and thought leadership initiatives;

• Advise executive leadership on reputation, messaging, and external positioning;

• Lead crisis communications and issues management externally;

• Monitor media coverage and performance metrics to continuously refine communications strategy.

About HeadFirst Group & Impellam Group

HeadFirst Group operates at the center of the international talent market, supporting organizations in sourcing and managing external workforce solutions. Following the merger with Impellam Group in London, our international footprint has expanded significantly, increasing the importance of strong, consistent, and strategically managed global communications.

This role plays a key part in protecting and strengthening our reputation across international markets and ensuring alignment of messaging across regions.

Location & Application

This role can be fulfilled from either the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. Local employment terms and benefits will apply based on the country of employment.

Interested? Apply directly via the application button or contact us for more information.