Head of Internal Communications

Job Description

Fugro is looking for a Head of Internal Communications. You lead the internal communications team within the global Brand, Marketing & Communications organisation. You act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders, helping them communicate with clarity, confidence and impact. You collaborate closely with colleagues across brand, public affairs, content marketing & PR, digital marketing & communications, and internal communications to ensure a consistent and compelling narrative across Fugro.

You create an environment where your team can thrive—empowering them to deliver high-quality strategies, creative concepts and communication platforms that support strategy execution and strengthen employee engagement worldwide. You also play a key role in organisational change, issue and crisis communication, and the development of future-proof internal communication channels.

Your role

• Build and lead an engaged, high‑performing internal communications team through modern, people‑focused leadership.

• Develop and implement a global internal communications strategy that drives alignment around Fugro’s vision, strategy and culture.

• Support organisational change programmes with effective, timely and transparent communication.

• Create innovative communication concepts and enhance internal channels to improve reach and impact.

• Strengthen leadership communication by coaching senior leaders and driving strategic storytelling across the organisation.

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate internal communication activities, events and campaigns.

• Monitor potential organisational issues, advise on mitigation, and support the development of key messages and Q&As.

• Establish research and analytics practices to gather insights and continuously improve communication effectiveness.

What you bring along

• A Masters degree in Corporate Communications, People and/or Change Management or similar and experience in a similar role;

• Proven experience in leading internal communications in a complex, global organisation;

• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business priorities into clear communication strategies and demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior leaders with confidence and executive presence;

• A modern, people-centric leadership style that fosters engagement, growth and collaboration;

• Creativity in developing communication concepts and channels that resonate across diverse audiences and experience in change communication, issue management and crisis communication.

• A data-informed mindset, using research and analytics to enhance communication outcomes.

• Excellent communication skills, cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively across global teams.

• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

You can count on these employment conditions

• A diverse and inclusive working environment;

• A competitive salary;

• 29 holidays per year based on a fulltime employment (of which 4 are appointed by Fugro management) and the possibility to purchase 12 additional days;

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally;

• Flexible working hours and in accordance the opportunity to work from home in accordance with your manager and corporate policies;

• Commuting allowance;

• Modern pension scheme;

• Collective health insurance;

• Good parking;

• Possibility to register with our corporate fitness plan;

• Coaching options through our EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Are you interested?

Please visit our Company Page to find out more on what it is like to work at Fugro.

If you have any further questions, please contact Bianca Schraag, Talent Acquisition Manager, tel. +31 6-28352861.

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After you have applied

• You will receive an automated confirmation email of the receipt of your application.

• When we see a match, we will invite you for the first interview within a couple of days. Of course, you will also receive a message if we will not invite you;

• After a successful first round, you will be invited for the second round.

• If we are both still positive after the second interview, we will make you an offer, and with that we hope to welcome you at Fugro!

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**