Head Internal Communications EAME Job in Basel

Head of Internal Communications, Europe, Africa Middle East Region
This is a senior role within the EAME Corporate Affairs organization and will be critical to supporting the implementation of Syngenta’s strategy based on Integrated Crop Solutions and the business transformation required for success. The candidate will be experienced in working alongside senior leaders and capable of managing complexity and diversity across the EAME Region. The individual will also have experience of internal communications programs in other international organizations and bring creativity and drive for excellence in their work at Syngenta.


Responsibilities:

• Manage the flow of impactful news through Syngenta internal communications channels including MySyngenta, Region/ Territory newsletters.
• Manage the production of key events activities provide the leadership with the opportunity to increase their visibility and to communicate effectively of the company strategy and the key developments within it (e.g. town halls, focus group meetings, videos)
• Support the delivery of global internal communications programs (e.g. Voice of Syngenta/ Awards etc).
• Ensure consistent application of the brand on internal communication channels (internal websites, publications etc.)
• Work with HR to further develop the Syngenta culture following the business transformation (e.g. Frameworks etc.)
• Coach leaders to communicate with impact
• Participate in and implement relevant actions coming from the commercial transformation steering team specifically drive deeper understanding of the strategy amongst employees
• Work closely with External Comms in EAME to ensure value is extracted from key stories about the actitivities of our leaders/ issues we are involved with on the Thought Leadership agenda
• Manage regional internal communications team and set direction for territory level internal communicators
• Build and maintain good working relations with key internal stakeholders
• Participate in EAME Corporate Affairs Leadership Team and Global Internal Communications community
• Draw up annual plan and budget in line with regional business need and global internal communications approach