Head of Communications (80-100%)

Skyguide provides air navigation services in Switzerland and parts of neighbouring countries. With around 1500 employees from more than 30 nations, we are pursuing an ambitious innovation strategy that is based on a strong safety and learning culture. We are guided by four values: "We team up to succeed", "We drive innovation", "We own what we do" and, finally, "We create great customer value".
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Head of Communications (80-100%)
Location:
Wangen b. Dübendorf
When:
1 October 2026
Your mission:
In this role, you will shape how we communicate our purpose, strengthen trust, and position our brand in a highly visible and complex environment. As a strategic advisor to senior leadership, you will connect people, business priorities, and stakeholder expectations through clear, impactful storytelling. Your leadership will help foster engagement, support transformation, and protect Skyguide's reputation as a trusted aviation service provider.
Your tasks:

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Define and drive Skyguide's corporate communications strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational priorities

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Act as a trusted communications advisor to the CEO, Executive Board, and senior leaders on positioning, messaging, and stakeholder engagement

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Lead internal and external communications, creating consistent, transparent, and impactful experiences across all channels

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Strengthen Skyguide's reputation through proactive media relations, executive communications, and strategic brand management

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Drive employee engagement, leadership communication, and change initiatives that support culture and organizational transformation

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Oversee communication risk management, crisis communication preparedness, and stakeholder communications in a dynamic environment

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Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing communications team while continuously advancing communication processes and digital capabilities

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Provide strategic leadership across corporate communications and closely corporate communications functions, ensuring a coherent narrative, strong institutional positioning, and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholder
What we are looking for:

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Master's degree in Communications, Business, Political Science, or a related field, complemented by relevant professional development

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Extensive experience in corporate communications, media relations, executive communications, and brand management within complex organizations

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Broad understanding of corporate affairs, public policy, institutional stakeholder engagement and reputation management in a complex and regulated environment

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Proven track record as a strategic advisor to executive and board-level stakeholders, with strong influencing and relationship-building skills

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Excellent communication, analytical, and crisis management skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear and compelling messages

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Strong leadership experience with a passion for developing inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams

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Demonstrated success in leading transformation, change communication, and employee engagement initiatives

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Proficient in English written and orally, good command in French and/or German is a plus
What we offer:
We offer flexible working options, depending on the role, and a competitive salary with attractive working conditions and numerous fringe benefits. Our employees have access to a wide range of training opportunities to support their growth and development. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, bringing together people of different identities and backgrounds.