Global Head of Corporate Communications

• Ready to lead global communications at the intersection of strategic thought leadership and hands-on execution? 
• Keen to lead an international team, working together to align external and internal messaging for a global IT player? 
• Will you be the voice that shapes our global narrative during a pivotal transformation in our company’s history? 

Practical Information: 

Location: Flexible – any location in Europe with a major SoftwareOne/Crayon presence | Reports to: Chief Strategy & Integration Officer | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for EU/EEA | Language Requirements: Ideally fluent/native speaker English, written and spoken | Work arrangement: Hybrid

The role 
As our new Global Head of Corporate Communications, you will serve as our company’s global communications strategist, managing our corporate reputation, overseeing media relations, as well as driving employee engagement through targeted internal communication, always ensuring consistent, clear, and effective communication that aligns with our global mission, vision, and strategic direction.You will play a pivotal role in further developing and executing our global communications strategy across all internal and external channels, supported by a team of specialists in their fields. Reporting directly to our Chief Strategy & Integration Officer, you will partner with the executive leadership team and act as a trusted advisor on all communications-related matters. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and evolve a global communications strategy that aligns with our strategic objectives, brand and culture, driving clarity, consistency, and impact across all channels and regions  
• Develop and drive our corporate narrative and brand messaging, ensuring tone-of-voice, visual identity, and storytelling are unified and compelling in partnership with Marketing 
• Serve as a strategic advisor to our Co-CEOs and senior leaders, guiding executive messaging, change communications, and the implications of high-stakes decisions across a transforming organization 
• Oversee global communications governance, including policy development, adoption across subsidiaries, and collaboration with Legal and Risk to ensure compliance and protect reputation 
• Drive external communications and thought leadership, managing media relationships, press strategy, and positioning SoftwareOne as a trusted industry leader, in partnership with Investor Relations 
• Inspire and engage employees worldwide, leading internal communications that foster transparency, cultural alignment, and two-way dialogue 

What we need to see from you: 

• Progressive, senior-level experience in communications within complex, matrixed global organizations including internal and external communications 
• Advanced degree, ideally master's degree, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely related discipline 
• Proven ability to distill complex business strategies into clear, compelling communications, and to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on strategic messaging and reputation management 
• Track record of building, leading, and motivating high-performing, cross-functional, and culturally diverse teams across multiple geographies 
• Diplomatic, politically astute, and adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments with tact and discretion 
• Inclusive, forward-thinking leadership style, marked by integrity, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to tailor communications across diverse audiences and channels 

What’s on offer: 

• Competitive compensation and benefits package 
• Hybrid working conditions 
• Collaborative culture 
• We would be happy to share relevant benefits for the location you apply to