Job Description

About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
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Marketing Communications Specialist - 12 month maternity cover
Felling (Hybrid working)
MM2
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience and transferable skills, even if you don't meet every requirement listed below. If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you.
At AkzoNobel, we've been bringing surfaces to life for over 200 years. Our brands, including Dulux, are trusted by customers around the world. Marketing plays a vital role in how we connect with our customers - building preference, driving demand, and bringing our innovation and expertise to life through compelling communications.
We're committed to creating inclusive, collaborative teams that reflect the customers and communities we serve.
Job Purpose
As a Marketing Communications Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact communications and content that drive demand, brand preference, and customer engagement. Working across global and regional stakeholders, you'll turn campaign platforms into clear, effective communication plans and oversee the development of high-quality marketing collateral.
You'll also act as the communications lead for key business unit exhibitions, working closely with internal teams and agency partners to ensure compelling, on-time delivery.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international marketing environment where creativity, collaboration, and execution excellence are equally valued.
Key Responsibilities

• Translate campaign platforms into detailed communication plans, including collateral development and activation
• Collaborate with regional, segment, and digital marketing teams to ensure aligned messaging and execution
• Act as communications lead for key business unit exhibitions, coordinating creative development and delivery
• Manage external agencies to deliver high-quality marketing assets, including sales tools, literature, advertising, digital, and video content
• Support communications strategy, prioritisation, and budget allocation to maximise return on investment
• Support the management of the operational agency, including collateral requests, exhibitions, and merchandise activity
• Actively contribute to a high-performing, collaborative marketing team culture

What We're Looking For
You don't need to tick every box - we're looking for someone with energy, curiosity, and a strong drive to deliver impactful communications.

• Experience in marketing communications, preferably in a B2B, B2C, or service-led environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience working with and managing external agencies
• Confident copywriting skills with a strong eye for detail
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively across functions and geographies
• Graduate-level qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required

What Makes This Role Different

• Exposure to global and regional marketing activity within a well-known, trusted brand portfolio
• A varied role combining campaign delivery, exhibitions, content, and agency management
• The opportunity to influence how customers experience our brands across multiple touchpoints
• A collaborative environment where ideas, teamwork, and execution excellence matter

What We Offer at AkzoNobel

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Flexible benefits to suit different lifestyles and life stages
• A culture that actively supports inclusion, wellbeing, and work-life balance
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 51582

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