Head of Communications for BUPL

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Chief Communications Officer who can translate political ambitions into clear, agenda-setting and coherent communication. You must set a long-term strategic direction, grasp the agendas that arise here and now, and lead continued digitalisation and development of BUPL's communication channels, including the trade magazine Børn&Unge.

About the position

As Chief Communications Officer you will be responsible for leading a unit of 14 capable employees in a cohesive and cross-functional way. Among them are the head of press and the editor-in-chief of the trade magazine Børn&Unge. The unit handles BUPL's press work, communications, campaigns, social media, website and Børn&Unge. The Chief Communications Officer reports to the Deputy Director and is part of the overall management team.

Communication work is closely linked to political advocacy. Your overarching task is to ensure that BUPL's total communications effort best supports the political visions, objectives and actions. You must be able to translate our political priorities into a clear communications strategy, concrete priorities and a clear direction for the staff.

One of the major tasks in the role, which comes first, is to ensure the successful development of Børn&Unge as a strong digital media. It must reach the pedagogues where they are, and it must align with BUPL's other communications. The work with Børn&Unge is part of a larger task: to view our communication as one integrated ecosystem rather than a collection of standalone channels.

You must therefore have an overview across and be able to make the necessary decisions about which channels provide the most value.

Your profile

We see the upcoming Chief Communications Officer as an experienced and inspiring leader who will develop BUPL's press and communications work together with a team of skilled staff, leaders and managers. You have a relevant communications background and keep up with the latest developments in society and the media. You have a solid understanding of digital media, platforms and media habits. You can gain support when changes need to be implemented, and your leadership is clear.

With precise and unequivocal communication you translate political decisions and create shared pictures of direction and goals at all levels of the organization.

You have political acumen, understanding and interest. You have a secure eye for the political agenda and for how political visions are best supported strategically and communicatively. You can give precise counter- and pro-play to the political level with respect for the different roles. You can act both proactively and reactively. You zoom quickly in on the core message and formulate it with a sharp pen, so complex matters become clear, relevant and actionable communication.

You have knowledge of the trade union movement and a basic understanding of the Danish labour market model. You should be curious about the pedagogical profession and want to communicate both to and about the members.

You move effortlessly between long, persistent strategic moves and the quick decisions in daily life. You make your choices on an informed basis, where you use data and insight into target groups to assess what works. You keep a level head, even when the heat is on.

We do not expect you to know everything. But you must be curious and have the desire and courage to work in a political organisation where collaboration is the keyword.

Interested?

In this recruitment we are collaborating with Primetime People. If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Jesper Christiansen from Primetime People at either [email protected] or on mobile 2020 3736.

Department: Sundkrogskaj 20 2100 Copenhagen Ø

Location: Copenhagen Ø