Interim Internal Communications Strategy Specialist

Why we are here  
Tony’s Chocolonely is committed to ending exploitation in cocoa. We are an impact company that makes chocolate, not a chocolate company that makes impact. With incredibly tasty chocolate, we lead by example, demonstrating that ethical practices and success can go hand in hand. Through Tony's Open Chain (TOC), mission allies like Albert Heijn, Ben & Jerry's, Jokolade, and Aldi have embraced a fairer, more transparent supply chain for their chocolate too.

What you will do 
We're looking for a remarkable part-time Internal Communication Strategy Specialist to ensure the Tony’s team remains informed and engaged during an interim period of approximately 6 months. Tony’s is a growing global organization, and you play an active role in supporting our change journey by creating a communication strategy that supports our growth ambitions. 

In this role, you will be the driving force behind our global internal communication strategy. You'll take charge of crafting and coordinating a content strategy across various key communication moments and channels, including all-hands (online) meetings, other global and local company meetings, newsletters, and other internal communications platforms. Through strong business partnering, clear expectations, feedback loops and brilliant execution you make sure that all internal communication moments are impactful, disciplined and aligned. While in charge of creating the strategy, you’re not afraid of rolling up your sleeves and taking the first steps of also implementing that strategy. You will report to our Head of Organizational Change and collaborate closely with our office teams across our markets to bring the strategy to life.

You will be in charge of: 

• Internal communications strategy: Designing and developing our internal communication strategy, focusing on business year ‘25/’26 and a bit further ahead, with further growth in the horizon. While writing this strategy you will collaborate, align, and ask for feedback from various business stakeholders and ensure that our processes, standards, and templates are adjusted to the business needs.  

• Clear internal communications calendar: Building on a set of brilliant basics while aligning with Tony’s strategy, objectives, and core values. 

• Content creation: Designing and setting the standard for engaging and informative content including newsletters, announcements, presentations and visual materials. 

• Training materials: Developing an internal communications training for leaders in how to upgrade communication skills and set a standard on how to go about internal comms.

• Several years of experience working in internal communications roles

• Proven experience in setting up a communication strategy

• Strong understanding and experience of internal communication principles and best practices, you spot the communication gaps and propose and implement solutions

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English: you excel in creating and delivering strong, relevant, and engaging communication in different formats

• Proficiency in using various communication tools and platforms, such as intranet systems, project management and multimedia tools

• Project management skills: ability to plan, coordinate, follow-up and prioritize work to meet commitments and deadlines 

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate and influence people and decision making at all levels within Tony’s, taking into consideration different cultures and backgrounds

• A university degree in Communications or a related field

• Action orientation: you take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm 

• Collaborative approach: you ask for feedback, gain trust and partner with others to deliver best solutions and strong results 

• Eagerness to work in an international and multicultural environment

• Ideally you have seen both scale-up and growth companies as well as more mature organizations knowing what good looks like with ability to translate it to smaller scale high growth setting 

• We are all about being more in person than apart; this means we offer flexibility but see each other in the Amsterdam office on a weekly basis. More is fine too!  

• You believe wholeheartedly in Tony’s purpose. 

Sounds like you?  

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! If you're ready to take the chocolate industry to new heights with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your direct application, no agencies. We can't wait to hear from you!  

At Tony's we are convinced that diversity of thought, background and perspectives will make us stronger (...just like the different flavors of our chocolate assortment). Our mission is founded on principles of equity and justice, and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new perspectives and life experiences, especially from underrepresented groups. We look forward to your application!