Senior External Communications Specialist (Temp)

Are you an experienced communications professional who thrives in periods of transformation? We are looking for a hands-on Senior External Communications Specialist to support a high-profile corporate transition within an international organization.

In this temp role, you will play a key part in executing the external rollout of a new corporate identity, coordinating brand activation across digital and physical channels, and managing agencies to ensure a consistent and impactful brand presence. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver strategic communications around a major corporate evolution while keeping day-to-day external communications running smoothly.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in external communications, brand rollouts, marketing communications, and agency management. Experience with rebranding projects, mergers, acquisitions, or corporate spin-offs is a strong advantage. You are comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, confidential environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior communications professional who enjoys driving visible change in an international setting and is happy to combine strategic responsibility with operational delivery.

Description

Responsibilities Senior External Communications Specialist (Temp)

Purpose of the role: Provide interim external communications support through the transition driving the external rollout of the new corporate identity and flexing to broader external communications as needed.

• Coordinate brand rollout execution: website build, visual identity application, signage, templates and collateral;
• Manage design, web and production agencies/vendors and hold the line on brand consistency;
• Support external announcement communications around the spin, working with the PR agency and External Communications Manager;
• Own launch assets and timelines through to go-live;
• Provide general external comms support to the External Communications Manager as required.

Requirements

Requirements Senior External Communications Specialist (Temp)

• Senior, hands-on communications operators comfortable working with autonomy in a fast-moving transaction environment;
• Available for a temp engagement to April and comfortable with confidentiality;
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management; able to flex across priorities;
• External communications background, including brand activation, brand rollout and marketing.

Salary

The offer Senior External Communications Specialist (Temp)

• Start: 6th of juli, 2026;
• Initial contract until april the 30th, 2027;
• Full-time (40 hours per week);
• Location: Amsterdam;
• Salary indication (gross per month): €10,000;
• Candidates must be based in the Netherlands and fully eligible to work here (no relocation or visa sponsorship possible).

What’s next?

Within four working days, we will inform you whether you are shortlisted for the position. We will then schedule an introductory meeting—either online or in person. During this conversation, we will provide you with all relevant information about the role, the organisation, and the next steps in the process.

With your approval, we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide and support you throughout the entire application process.

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