Head of Communications
- In House - Clean Technology
- Amsterdam, Netherlands / Hybrid
A pioneering energy storage business developing breakthrough battery technology for utility scale, multi day power storage is seeking a Head of Communications to build its external voice from the ground up. Having secured significant investment and moved through technology validation into commercial deployment, the business now needs a strategic and hands on communicator to translate deep technical innovation into a compelling market narrative. Operating at the intersection of engineering, investor relations and public media, this person will report directly to the CEO and take full ownership of the organisation's public identity as its first dedicated communications hire. It is a rare opportunity to shape the storytelling framework of a business at a genuine inflection point in the energy transition.
Role
- Own, develop and optimise the external narrative, turning complex technical and engineering detail into stories that resonate with investors, talent and industry leaders
- Build the communications infrastructure from scratch, standardising public facing copy, internal update frameworks and PR execution methodologies
- Act as the strategic voice for company branding, establishing a cross functional culture of clear communication across the business
- Design, develop and deliver high impact communication campaigns across channels including LinkedIn, press releases, media kits and the public website
- Partner directly with the CEO and leadership team to ghostwrite thought leadership content, prepare keynote presentations and manage speaking engagement pitches
- Lead media outreach strategy, building proactive relationships with European technology, energy and climate journalists
- Oversee external creative vendors and contractors supporting communications activity
- Plan and execute company events, including press conferences, site visits and investor meetings
- Act as company spokesperson when required, representing the business to press, at trade shows and in public forums
- Work closely with the public policy and government relations function to align communication efforts with regulatory and legislative priorities
- Develop high quality communication materials supporting policy advocacy and government outreach initiatives
Requirements
- Proven experience in communications, PR or journalism roles, ideally within advanced technology, deep tech, energy or fast paced startup environments
- Proven track record of taking full ownership of a company's public identity, from conceptual strategy through to hands on content execution and media placement
- Strong foundation in building communication frameworks, managing editorial calendars and using structured tools to measure and optimise brand impact
- Practical experience managing media relations and securing earned media coverage
- Experience coordinating high profile corporate events and overseeing external creative vendors or freelancers
- A flawless writer with a structured, methodical approach to content creation
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of ambiguity in a fast paced, rapidly evolving environment
- A proactive problem solver who does not wait for instructions
- A collaborative mentor able to influence stakeholders across technical and commercial functions
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field
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