Senior Group Communications Project Leader

CONTEXT & MISSION :

The L'OCCITANE Group Communications team seeks a committed self-starter for the role of Senior Group Communications Project Leader .

This position leads the Group's external creative content, bringing to life the Group strategy to promote the company along the three pillars : People, Planet, and Profit.

The role involves producing engaging content that resonates with external audiences both autonomously and in collaboration with creative agencies.

The position is based in Plan-Les-Ouates (near Geneva) and is reporting to the Group Corporate Communication Director .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead external content to promote the Group along People, Planet, and Profit
• Spearhead process to source, create and validate content
• Produce engaging content for the Group's channels in collaboration with creative agencies
• Group Social Media : copy and visual content creation, posting and community management
• Corporate website : ongoing update and optimisation of the website and its content
• Support the creation of Group brand assets and ensure alignment across materials
• Support rollout of Group communications campaigns, policies and best practices
• Support the organisation of Group events including speaking ops, trade shows and sponsorships
• Support markets / entities in Group comms efforts
• Support Group's Media Relations and PR
• Create planning documents, liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and prioritisation, coordinate communications projects
• Monitor issues and provide ad-hoc support, team support in case of crisis and maintenance of crisis materials
• Internal reporting on Group communications activities
• Budget operations

HOW YOU CAN FIT :

• Degree in communications, marketing, event or related field
• 5 years of experience in communication, with project management and in content production
• Native level of English is required for this position, French is a big plus
• Proven expertise in planning, developing / producing and sharing engaging communications materials and digital content;

basic skills in graphic design are mandatory & basic skills in video production a plus

• Demonstrated project and event management skills. Experience in coordinating projects internationally is a strong plus
• Proven track record handling social networks (LinkedIn, Instagram, Workplace, Sociabble, etc.)
• Experience with content management system (CMS) for websites / social is a plus
• Keen interest in corporate sustainability (biodiversity, climate, circular economy, DE&I)
• A proactive approach, with initiative and ability to work independently and solve problems on the fly
• A keen eye for detail, ability to multi-task, across various channels
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the maturity to handle complexity and exposure
• Appetite for change and challenges, at ease in an international environment with remote & multicultural teams

WHAT WE OFFER :

Working for a unique company, strongly committed towards the planet and the people (B Corp certification)

Working with passionate colleagues coming from all over the world

A unique culture centered around entrepreneurship, where everyone is expected to collaborate, experiment & move fast

Monthly allocation & discount for store products

Attractive Social Insurances coverage

5 weeks annual leaves & 3 extra-days offered as public holidays

Flexible and Hybrid Work environment

Public transportation allowance

1 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

STARTING DATE : September 2024

LOCATION : Geneva (Plan-les-Ouates), Switzerland

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : frequent travel between European subsidiaries. Able and willing to travel worldwide if required.