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We are looking for a Communications Manager.
About The Hague Academy
We are a dynamic international training institute that aims to strengthen local democracy worldwide by organising training and knowledge exchange activities, both in The Netherlands and abroad. We support inclusive and participatory local governance processes in a wide variety of themes such as economic development, water management and peace building. Our participants work for national and local governments and civil society organisations, as well as for development partners such as UNDP, GIZ and international NGOs.
About The Job
As a Communication Manager, you will play a crucial role in amplifying our message and engaging with potential clients to increase attendance in our open training courses.
- Marketing and Communication:
Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies to promote our open training courses, including identifying target audiences, key messaging, and the most effective communication channels.
- Website and Social Media:
Develop and curate compelling content for our website and social media platforms to effectively showcase our programmes and initiatives, with a strong focus on promoting our open courses.
- Electronic Newsletters and Course Announcements:
Manage the editing, formatting, and timely mailing of electronic newsletters, course announcements, and updates to our community, with the goal of driving interest and attendance.
- Customer Relations Database:
Develop our customer relations database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for targeted communication and follow-up with potential attendees.
- Communication Materials:
Oversee the production of communication materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional content.
- Corporate Style Management:
Maintain and develop our corporate style, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across all communication channels.
- Fundraising Campaigns for Talent for Governance-Programme:
Develop creative and impactful fundraising campaigns for our Talent for Governance-programme, fostering support and engagement from potential donors who may also be interested in our training courses.
About You
- A bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience (at least 3 years) in managing and executing successful marketing and communication strategies, preferably in an international environment.
- Affinity with local governance in an international context.
- Passion for and excellent in written communication skills in English and preferably also Dutch.
- Proficiency in social media management, website content development, and email marketing platforms.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of Wordpress, Mailchimp, Google Ads, Adobe Creative Suite.
- A passion for promoting social impact and making a difference.
About Our Offer
- A dynamic, international work environment and a team of highly motivated colleagues.
- Salary between € 2,961.- and € 4,532.-, depending on experience.
- End of year allowance of 4.6%.
- 23 vacation days and 15 days ‘adv’-holidays (flexible).
- A holiday allowance of 8%.
- Pension with ABP.
- Beautiful offices in the bustling heart of The Hague.
- Possibility to work from home.
- A monthly allowance of € 50,- for working from home.
- Possibility to receive compensation for (ergonomic) home office equipment.
Important information
- In order to be considered as a candidate for this role you need to be a resident of the European Union or have a valid permit to work in The Netherlands.
- The deadline for application is the 31st of August.
- The Hague Academy offers equal opportunities. All candidates will be treated equally during recruitment and selection procedures and no distinction will be made based on race, religion, belief, political affiliation, nationality, sexual orientation, sex, and marital status.
Apply for the job
Do you want to join our team as our new Communications Manager? Then we’d love to hear about you!
If you view this on LinkedIn, please only apply via this direct link:
https://the-hague-academy-for-local-governance.homerun.co/communications-manager/en/apply
