At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS we are inspired by our belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We are driven by the vision that everyone deserves the coffee they love.

What’s it like to work at JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS: A coffee for every cup

Working with us means you’ll be making an impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We work as a team, celebrating success and supporting one another. Our associates work with a diverse group of like-minded people, in an innovative environment committed to doing the right thing – all across the world. What you do here will get noticed.

We are on the look out  for an experienced communications professional to join one of the most dynamic teams within the organisation. 

Reporting to the Global Communications Director, as a member of the Corporate & Government Affairs team, you will play a key role in bringing to life major company and brand milestones around the world. One day you are working with the sustainability team to launch a new water quality project in Vietnam, the next you are shooting the latest internal film back in Amsterdam with a member of the Executive Committee.

About The Role

• Develops strong communication programs that enhance the corporate story and brand reputation;
• Understands the importance of creating environmental programs that are realistic and commercially viable and translates these into meaningful communications;
• Partners with selected global functions to upscale their functional communication agenda and create compelling communication materials that supports their strategy;
• Translates global messaging into relevant and targeted local communication opportunities;
• Participates in the early detection and resolution of corporate issues and crises;
• Identifies opportunities for leaders to communicate their strategy and progress towards relevant internal and external audiences; 
• Speaks on behalf of JDE externally (part of JDE’s press office) and coaches senior leaders to become better company ambassadors;
• Champions JDE’s corporate communications drumbeat, bringing together internal and external communication opportunities to create a robust annual communications calendar together with the global team, other central functions and local market champions;
• Takes ownership of corporate external communication channels;
• Identifies opportunities to celebrate success/ best practice sharing and translate these into compelling content;

• A degree qualified Communications professional with more than 5 years commercial experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications or Sustainability;
• Excellent written and spoken English;
• Broad understanding of MS Office and digital communication platforms.
• The ability to tell a compelling fact based story, that links back to a broader strategy;
• Demonstrated experience working on the front line with media or internally as an on camera moderator;
• A passion for all things digital and a natural ability to leverage technology to your advantage;
• The ability to influence senior peers without direct authority, driving fast actions that generate business value;