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Do you want to make a difference and contribute to creating a better world? Are you interested in developing your skills and knowledge, while putting your ideals to work? Join us, we are a frontrunner in ethical banking and global impact investing, and we need people like you to make change happen.We believe that money can change the world for the better. In fact, our organisation was founded on this belief.
Our mission is to create a society that protects and promotes the quality of life of all its memberswith human dignity at its core.Triodos Investment Management (Triodos IM) is a globally recognised leader in impact investing and a wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos Bank. We currently manage around 20 funds invested in both developed and emerging markets. Over the years the business has grown to EUR 5.7 billion in assets under management. This growth is the result of Triodos IM’s deep market sector insights and knowledge in combination with the sustainability objectives and commitment of our partners.
We work with around 220 co-workers; diversity is key which is mirrored in an international group of people where authenticity is valued.The Marketing and Communications department manages an engaging mix of activities to profile Triodos IM towards relevant target groups, including distributor, investor and investee markets.
To further expand the team’s capabilities, we are looking for a new colleague who is committed to further strengthening Triodos IM’s unique brand and reputation among internal and external stakeholders.
As such, we are looking to hire an enthusiastic, hands-on and commercially oriented:Communications Officer (32- 40 hours)

Profile

How you will make a difference
This position is all about creating, nurturing and optimising opportunities to increase engagement with our target audiences, both internal and external.
Internal stakeholders:

• You take the lead in developing an internal communications approach that actively contributes to strong co-worker engagement.
• You inform and engage co-workers on our mission, culture and values.
• You are a trusted advisor and support for senior management on internal communication opportunities.
• You manage and optimise internal communication channels, such as our intranet.
• You help organise and promote internal events, such as community meetings and team-building events.
• You collect and analyse feedback from employees regarding internal communications.
• You prepare reports on the effectiveness of communication efforts and suggest improvements based on data and feedback.

External stakeholders:

• You optimise our engagement activities towards external stakeholders, including existing investors, prospects and the wider professional investor market in Europe.
• You play an instrumental role in growing our community, thereby building on the engaging content that showcases our role as a thought leader in the global impact investing industry.
• You help define and implement the distribution channels for our content to increase our reach to
  relevant audiences.
• You contribute to optimising external communication channels such as email newsletters and external social media platforms.
• You track and analyse the performance of external communication efforts using metrics and feedback.
• You prepare reports on coverage, social media engagement, and campaign effectiveness, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

What you will bring
Your unique potential and your values matter to us most. We attract colleagues who are self-aware and who think in a holistic way, always conscious about their impact on society, environment, and the economy.
To be successful in this role, you have experience with strengthening the brand and reputation of an international values-based organisation with internal and external stakeholders.
This is complemented by:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing and/or communication field
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Extensive and proven experience in marketing and communications, preferably in the financial sector, b-2-b environment and an international setting.
• Proven track record on leading complex internal communication projects.
• Proven track record in optimising engagement with stakeholders and community building.
• Team player with result orientation and maturity in interpersonal relations.
• Candor, stamina, well-organised and hands-on mentality.
• Strong personal connection with the mission and values of Triodos Investment Management and
  Triodos Bank.

Your future colleagues
The Marketing and Communications department is part of the Commercial team of Triodos Investment
Management and consists of 8 people. Key focus areas are content strategy, international marketing
campaigning, digital/CX, impact management, corporate communications, reputational management and
internal communications. You will report to the Head of Marketing and Communications.

Offer

What we offer you
An inspiring work culture
The most important thing about working with us is that you are part of community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:

• find a sense of meaning in your work
• create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
• build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
• enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level

A comfortable working environment
Our award-winning sustainable office is located in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues. One of the interesting facts about it is that we can completely take the building apart and move it to a new location.

And of course, great remuneration and working conditions:

• a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience
• an attractive pension policy
• a mobility card (including free private travels)
• flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
• reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of € 1,500
• 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days
• extra leave to contribute to voluntary work
• a range of education and training opportunities
• the option to join our collective health insurance
• a working from home allowance per home office day
• suitable home office equipment up to € 750 every 5 years

Sounds interesting?
If you feel that you want to make a difference, don’t hesitate to join the Triodos community by applying for
this role.
Everyone is welcome and our culture is built with human dignity at its core. We believe in equity and
diversity, and we know how valuable everyone’s individual perspectives are. We strive to create an
environment in which all co-workers and our broader community can feel safe and included.
The closing date for applications is: 30.08.2024

If the role interests you but you still have some questions, please connect with us. For inquires on the
application process, please email: careers@triodos.com
If you want to know more about the position, please e-mail Sandra Bergsteijn, Head of Marketing and Communications, sandra.bergsteijn@triodos.nl
We also don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description, so if
this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value, please apply.
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Who we are
Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain.
Triodos Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets.
Triodos Regenerative Money Centre is our business unit launched in 2019 with the explicit goal of restoring and regenerating nature and society.
We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change.
We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.
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