Head of Marketing Communications

h3The opportunity /h3 pAt ING Belgium’s Communications, Brand Marketing department, we are looking for an experienced bHead of Marketing Communications /b to help build the most appealing and meaningfully different universal banking brand in Belgium. /p pAt the CoE Communications, Brand Marketing, we drive business growth through creativity. Our ambition is to be a trusted strategic partner to the business, delivering marketing that creates lasting value for customers, strengthens the ING brand and contributes to sustainable business growth. /p pAs Head of Marketing Communications, you will lead a team of marketing communication experts and play a key role in connecting strategy, stakeholders and execution. You combine strong people leadership with a deep understanding of customers, marketing effectiveness and creative excellence. /p pYou know how to translate business priorities into impactful marketing initiatives that are relevant for customers and effective for the business. /p h3The team /h3 pAs Head of Marketing Communications, you will join the Marketing team and report directly to the Head of Brand Marketing. /p pYou will lead a team of marketing communication experts responsible for developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives. Working closely with business stakeholders, brand, media, and external partners and agencies, you will ensure priorities are translated into clear plans, strong execution and measurable results. /p h3Roles responsibilities /h3 ul liLead, coach and develop a team of marketing communication experts, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement. /li liProvide direction and oversight across the marketing portfolio, ensuring priorities, resources and initiatives are aligned with business objectives and brand strategy. /li liAct as a trusted strategic partner, translating business priorities into impactful and customer-relevant marketing initiatives. /li liCreate clarity and alignment across a complex stakeholder landscape, balancing priorities and driving effective decision-making. /li liMaintain an overarching view of marketing activities, ensuring strong governance, follow-up and delivery. /li liDrive integrated marketing planning and execution across channels and customer touchpoints. /li liChallenge and elevate the quality of marketing strategies, campaigns and creative output to maximise customer impact and business results. /li liCollaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to continuously improve marketing effectiveness and customer relevance. /li /ul h3How to succeed /h3 ul liMaster’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field. /li liExtensive experience in marketing roles, with a proven track record of building strong campaigns, delivering business results and leading high-performing teams. /li liDemonstrated people management experience, including coaching, developing and inspiring teams to perform at their best. /li liPassionate about understanding customers and what matters in their lives, with the ability to translate customer insights into relevant marketing, compelling campaigns and meaningful business impact. /li liStrong belief in outside-in marketing, creating communications that start from customer realities rather than product features. /li liAbility to combine brand building and commercial effectiveness, ensuring marketing delivers both long-term brand value and measurable business impact. /li liA sharp eye for creative excellence, storytelling and customer relevance, with the ability to challenge teams, agencies and stakeholders to consistently raise the quality and effectiveness of marketing output. /li liExperience operating successfully in complex, matrixed organisations with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. /li liStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to create alignment, navigate ambiguity and drive progress across diverse stakeholder groups. /li liAbility to maintain a strategic overview while ensuring strong execution and delivery. /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills. /li liFluent in Dutch, French and English. /li liAffinity with the financial sector is a plus. /li /ul h3Rewards benefits /h3 pA unique opportunity to join a team with a clear purpose and make a direct impact on one of Belgium’s leading brands. /p ul liA competitive salary package aligned with the experience and responsibilities required for the role. /li liPersonal growth and challenging work with extensive opportunities to realise your ambitions. /li liAn informal, dynamic and collaborative environment with talented colleagues. /li liA progressive way of working where innovation, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. /li /ul