Communicatiestrateeg

Summary: As Global Communications Lead at Rabobank, you work within Wholesale & Rural on communication around key international strategic priorities. You translate complex topics into clear narratives, key messages and communication materials for colleagues, senior leaders and regional teams. This is a 36-hour position providing temporary cover for a permanent team member. The initial term is 4 months, with the possibility of an extension to 6 months.

In short: Develop and coordinate communication plans for international strategic priorities; Support the global launch and ongoing activation of the International Cooperative; Create leadership and employee communications that provide clarity and connect colleagues to the strategic direction. What will you do as Global Communications Lead? As Global Communications Lead, you know the secrets of strategic communication in an international environment.

You turn complex strategic priorities into clear narratives and communications that help colleagues and leaders move forward. Develop and coordinate communication plans for key strategic priorities, including the global market positioning, name change and strategic direction for 2027; Translate these priorities into clear narratives, key messages, leadership briefings and practical communication materials for regional teams; Support the global launch and ongoing activation of the International Cooperative with engaging content and internal storytelling; Develop communications for senior leaders, including executive messages, speeches, video scripts and employee updates; Work closely with the Global Marketing & Communications team and colleagues across the business.

Skills, tools and areas of expertise: Strategic communications; Leadership and employee communications; Storytelling and editorial skills; International community building; Stakeholder management and communication planning. Together we achieve more than alone: We believe in the power of differences. By combining people’s differences, we become an even better bank. We are curious about what you will add to our Global Marketing & Communications team.

You work closely with the Global Marketing & Communications team and colleagues across the Wholesale & Rural businesses. Together, you create communications that connect colleagues across regions and help them understand the organisation’s strategic priorities. What do you bring?

Must-haves: A master’s degree in Communications or a related field; At least 10 years of senior-level experience within an international organisation; Relevant communications experience in an international environment; A strong track record in employee and leadership communications; Experience with international community building; Strong editorial judgement, writing and storytelling skills; Fluent spoken and written English. English is the business language; A strategic, hands-on and structured approach, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders and deliver high-quality work.

Nice-to-haves: Dutch language skills.

Frequently asked questions: Does this role match my level of experience? This role is suited to an experienced communications professional with at least 10 years of senior-level experience within an international organisation and relevant experience in an international communications environment. What will I do on a daily basis as Global Communications Lead? You develop and coordinate communications around international strategic priorities. This includes creating key messages, leadership briefings, executive communications, speeches, video scripts, employee updates and materials for regional teams.

Which skills, tools or technologies will I use? You mainly use strategic communication, storytelling, editorial skills, communication planning, international community building and stakeholder management. Can I work hybrid? Yes. The position is hybrid and is for 36 hours per week. Two times a week (Monday and Wednesday) you work from the office. Interviews will take place at Croeselaan 18, Utrecht, on either 27 October or 2 November.

Additional information: All departments are working hybrid, in terms of the Rabobank @anywhere policy; Due to congestion at the parking lot of the Rabobank location Croeselaan in Utrecht, a new parking policy was introduced as of April 2026. From Monday through Thursday, external staff can no longer park at the Croeselaan. Parking for external staff remains permitted on Fridays only; Please note: midlance constructions are not allowed according to Rabobank policy.

Do not offer candidates via this construction. This will be investigated during the screening; Suppliers must be aware of the laws and regulations regarding employment conditions and Rabobank’s Collective Labour Agreement. This assignment is placed in scale 10; We would like to receive the personal motivation of the candidate and CV in English; A candidate should be submitted exclusively to – Rabobank during the exclusivity period of 4 business days on one request; Furthermore, the candidate must be available throughout the entire duration of the assignment; All submitted candidates must be in possession of a valid passport or ID card, which must be taken along to the interview and at the start of the assignment; Pre-employment screening: if the candidate is selected to start, a pre-employment screening will be executed.

As of 1 July 2026, a new PES regulation applies. The PES is outsourced to an external party. More information can be found in Annex A. Your candidate is only allowed to start after the pre-employment screening has been completed successfully; When offering an independent contractor on a ZZP indirect basis, the contract will be handled via a fee-only agreement. This agreement can be requested in advance.