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Assistant Manager Events & Communication Projects Umicore

ou are responsible for providing the interface between Umicore and visitors in the Hoboken Plant. As the primary contact with visitors, you ensure that Umicore’s strategy, performance and activities are well understood. You promote and protect the image of Umicore Precious Metals Refining (UPMR) in internal and external events. You support the communication department in the design and deployment of both internal and external projects. You report to the Communication Manager of UPMR Hoboken.

Responsibilities

  • Visitor’s management at the Hoboken plant with presentations and industrial plant tours.
  • You provide consistent information to different target groups.
  • You explain our recycling processes and strategy fluently in English or Dutch.
  • You are the key account for new visit prospects and opportunities.
  • You define and guard the visit and event strategy of the Hoboken plant within the context of the broader communications strategy.
  • You are in a close contact with other internal departments and services to assure the best service towards our visitors.
  • You manage relationships with external actors/stakeholders/visitors related to events.
  • You advise the management on important visits.
  • You prepare presentations for the visiting audience.
  • You co-ordinate visits on content related matters.
  • You direct and support other departments in the set-up of two way communications and projects.
  • You deploy and support the UPMR communication strategy internally and externally.

Profile

  • You have a masters degree with at least two years of professional experience in a communication or educational environment.
  • You have excellent presentation skills.
  • You have good communications skills, including the ability to represent the company in a calm and positive manner for a large audience.
  • You have excellent knowledge of English and Dutch. French and German would be a plus.
  • You are very much interested in Umicore’s business and activities.
  • You interact comfortably with many different actors / levels both within and outside the organization.
  • You are skilled in software relevant for communication eg powerpoint, other office tools, etc.
  • You have experience in copywriting.
  • You react quickly to rapidly changing circumstances, possess the ability to anticipate, identify and initiate action on issues.
  • You are a team player and a motivator. Your communication style with both visitors and colleagues is benevolent, open and transparent.

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