Head of External Communications

As the architect of our external communications, you will establish an overarching communications framework that translates the company vision into a consistent, credible, and data‑driven story – across all relevant channels. You increase trust and strengthen WDP’s positioning as a leading listed player in Europe with investors, media, and other stakeholders. Your impact: Corporate Communications Translate company strategy into clear corporate and financial content, including quarterly and annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations. Support the leadership team in developing key messages and corporate storytelling, and jointly determine the multi‑year narrative. Connect strategy with storytelling and ensure WDP’s voice – from quarterly press releases to annual reports – forms a strong, unified whole. Media & Investor Relations Build sustainable relationships with (financial) media, coordinate press releases and media moments, and advise on media appearances or crisis communications. Monitor and analyze market trends, providing sharp feedback to management. Strengthen investor trust with thematic sector updates and well‑foundated narratives. Corporate Investor Relations Events Coordinate roadshows, Capital Markets Days, and lead projects related to external communications. Digital and Social Media Strategy Enhance WDP’s presence on social media – in close collaboration with the marketing team – with impactful storytelling and a consistent core message on platforms like LinkedIn. Stimulate digital innovation and AI applications to speed up and optimize communication processes. Oversee the creation of engaging digital content to boost company reputation and stakeholder engagement. Sustainability & ESG Communication Give sustainability and ESG initiatives a clear voice, ensuring transparent reporting and communication. Develop content that highlights WDP’s sustainability initiatives and ESG objectives, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Your profile: At least 10 years’ experience, including several years in external corporate communications. Master’s degree in Communications, PR, Economics, or a related field. Familiar with the dynamics of a listed environment. Sharp strategic insight, but not afraid to write yourself. Write clearly, precisely, and impactfully in Dutch and English – French is a plus. A connector with drive, discretion, and finesse. You possess the following qualities and skills: A strong interest in the logistics real estate sector, finance, and sustainability. Integrity and the ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly. A quality‑driven, precise, and accurate working approach. The ability to seamlessly switch between strategic decisions and hands‑on tasks. A combination of humility and decisiveness, with both analytical and pragmatic thinking. A curious and eager‑to‑learn mindset, taking proactive initiative. Why choose WDP? At WDP, you get more than just a job – you get a career full of opportunities and benefits: Contract and compensation: Permanent contract. Competitive salary, meal vouchers, attractive bonus plans, expense allowance. Company car, iPhone, insurance package, Flexible Income Plan. Possibility to work from home. Development and growth: Extensive onboarding program. Internal and external training throughout your career. Team and culture: A warm welcome in a team of enthusiastic colleagues. Fun events and a positive working environment for #TeamWDP. Great Place To Work® certified company. Apply today WDP works exclusively with Bakker & Partners for this vacancy. Apply via the contact form with reference ENG11788, or contact Caroline Bastiaens at Interested? Ready to take your career to the next level? Let’s sit together and discuss possibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr