Group External Communications Manager – Maternity Cover, 1 year contract

Position Summary
Location: London or Geneva
Company: Verisure
Activity Rate: 100%
Type of contract: Fixed term, 1 year

About the company

At Verisure, we do something amazing every day. By protecting what matters most, we change lives for the better. We are the leading provider of professionally monitored security services with 24/7 response in Europe and Latin America. More than 5.7 million families and small businesses in 17 countries rely on our innovative technology to protect what matters most to them. We integrate product development, design, sales, installation services and a 24/7 professional monitoring solution. We have a track-record of continuous growth, as well as exciting plans to continue expanding, transforming, and leading the market into the future.

Our success depends on our people, and we invest in them every day. Working with Verisure is being part of an industry-leading, world-class company that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit. 

About the role

To support our communications team, we are seeking a talented and passionate Group External Communications Manager – Maternity Cover for a 12 month contract. You will have the opportunity to help in building and implementing our external communications strategy and a strong global corporate brand for the Group and work on various communications projects.

The role will be based either in our offices in London or Geneva and will report to the Group Senior Communications Manager. You will work closely with Verisure’s growing global and local communications team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Help develop and implement a best-in-class external communications strategy for the Group, supporting our ambitious business vision
• Develop and manage global external communications projects
• Support the company and its countries in managing issues and crises
• Write, review, and edit diverse content for a variety of audiences (e.g. statements and Q&As, plans, presentations, messaging, talking points, web content, videos, media releases etc.)
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with key business areas and provide external communications advice and support

Candidate profile:

We see this role as critical for the achievement of Verisure’s growth and transformation goals. We are looking for a high potential, top performer individual who will combine a solid communications track record with strong project management skills and a proactive business mindset. The ideal candidate will be a strategic solution provider as well as operational enabler.

• Around 7-10 years of experience in corporate/external communication roles in global, fast paced, and commercially focused organizations
• Successful education track record with university degree qualification(s) in business and/or communications-related subject(s)
• Proven business and commercial acumen, optimizing communications impact on the business and its people
• Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills
• Strong awareness and understanding of the different social media platforms
• Proven track record of getting things done and leading projects to measurable impact
• High level of written and spoken English, additional languages are a plus
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Responsiveness, multi-tasking and balancing customer demands while managing multiple deliverables/deadlines
• Experience of working in international environment and with diverse and remote teams
• A match to our culture – high energy and flex, fantastic at communication and huge amounts of drive. Collaborative working is key!

5 reasons to join us:

Do something every day that matters: millions of people around the world rely on us to protect what matters most to them. We provide on the job training and opportunities to quickly advance with unlimited potential. At Verisure, everyone has a chance to thrive. As a high-performance organisation, we invest in talent. Join us in a fun, fast-moving environment where everyone contributes. We are industry leaders and have a track record of driving change in our industry with our cutting-edge technology and products. As our company grows and expands, so do the possibilities for our people. Explore our many internal and international mobility opportunities!

Our winning DNA

Everything we do is driven by our DNA.  Our DNA has enabled us to grow at a double-digit pace for many years and is setting us up to continue this journey.

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.
• Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.
• Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously.
• Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.
• With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.

Strong fit with Verisure RISE Leadership Model

• Role Model Responsible Owner: Acting as a long-term owner, always putting the customer first, thinking and acting big and being accountable and responsible.
• Inspire Outstanding Performance: Motivating others for high performance, prioritising and making decisions with an analytical approach and executing with excellence.
• Strengthen and grow a high-performance, diverse organisation: Building high-performance and diverse teams, enhancing a learning culture by setting continuously higher standards.
• Empower and lead with courage, integrity, and purpose: Inspiring our people, honouring our mission and purpose by leading with confidence, positive energy and genuine empathy and humility.

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status.