VP - External Affairs & Communications

Permanent employee, Full-time · Ratingen, Remote

About the role

Serve as Rock Tech’s spokesperson and develop and lead our external affairs and communication initiatives for our international projects, particularly in Europe & North America. Focus on developing Rock Tech's brand and communication strategy, effectively conveying our objectives and achievements. Ensure the growth of our brand awareness, enhance and sustain a positive public perception, and build strong relationships with our key stakeholders in press, politics and public. In your role you will:

Develop and lead the overall corporate communications strategy, including the communications calendar and the company’s master narrative
Lead external affairs initiatives, such as public relations, media relations, and community engagement
Serve as the company’s spokesperson, managing media inquiries and interviews
Create and compose high-quality content, including press statements, website content, social media posts, insight notes & articles, and corporate presentations
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials (local and federal), community leaders, and industry partners
Collaborate with senior leadership to align communication strategies with business objectives, including M&A and corporate development communications, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms and channels
Manage international collaboration with agencies and partners
Monitor and analyze media coverage and public perception, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team

What do you need to bring along?

University degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including senior management roles in corporate communications or PR, with a focus on strategic-level performance
Experience in advancing financial, M&A, or organizational change communications is highly desirable
Demonstrated success in effectively dealing with the media and serving as a Media Spokesperson
Experience in managing relationships with government and NGO stakeholders
Experience in a start-up, scale-up, or other fast-growing environments
Strong understanding of capital markets communications
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
Open-minded, flexible, and proactive, with a hands-on approach to achieving challenging objectives.
Fluency in both English and German

Why us?

You will benefit from:

The opportunity to take over responsibility from day one with the freedom to experiment, learn and grow
An international team in North America and Europe with diverse backgrounds and outstanding track records
30 days holidays per year and the opportunity to work abroad (workation)
Attractive workplace in Ratingen, flexible working hours and remote-friendly hybrid work setup
Competitive compensation & ESOP participation

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About us

We are a clean tech venture powering the battery age. We produce sustainable lithium for EV and stationary storage batteries. We make sure that lithium products are treated right along the entire value chain, from mine to battery. We create a circular economy in which batteries are recycled and emissions-free. We are the missing link in the clean mobility story.

We foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse. For us this means a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Über die Rolle

Develop and lead the overall corporate communications strategy, including the communications calendar and the company’s master narrative
Lead external affairs initiatives, such as public relations, media relations, and community engagement
Serve as the company’s spokesperson, managing media inquiries and interviews
Create and compose high-quality content, including press statements, website content, social media posts, insight notes & articles, and corporate presentations
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials (local and federal), community leaders, and industry partners
Collaborate with senior leadership to align communication strategies with business objectives, including M&A and corporate development communications, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms and channels
Manage international collaboration with agencies and partners
Monitor and analyze media coverage and public perception, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team

Was solltest Du mitbringen?

University degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including senior management roles in corporate communications or PR, with a focus on strategic-level performance
Experience in advancing financial, M&A, or organizational change communications is highly desirable
Demonstrated success in effectively dealing with the media and serving as a Media Spokesperson
Experience in managing relationships with government and NGO stakeholders
Experience in a start-up, scale-up, or other fast-growing environments
Strong understanding of capital markets communications
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively
Open-minded, flexible, and proactive, with a hands-on approach to achieving challenging objectives.
Fluency in both English and German

Warum wir?

You will benefit from:

The opportunity to take over responsibility from day one with the freedom to experiment, learn and grow
An international team in North America and Europe with diverse backgrounds and outstanding track records
30 days holidays per year and the opportunity to work abroad (workation)
Attractive workplace in Ratingen, flexible working hours and remote-friendly hybrid work setup
Competitive compensation & ESOP participation

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Über uns

Wir sind ein clean-tech Unternehmen, dass das Batteriezeitalter vorantreibt. Wir produzieren nachhaltiges Lithium für Elektrofahrzeuge und stationäre Speicherbatterien. Wir stellen sicher, dass Lithiumprodukte entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette - von der Mine bis zur Batterie - richtig behandelt werden. Wir schaffen eine Kreislaufwirtschaft, in der Batterien recycelt werden und emissionsfrei sind. Wir sind das fehlende Glied in der Geschichte der sauberen Mobilität.

Wir fördern ein Arbeitsumfeld, das sowohl integrativ als auch vielfältig ist. Für uns bedeutet dies einen Arbeitsplatz, an dem individuelle Unterschiede anerkannt, geschätzt und respektiert werden und an dem auf eine Weise auf diese eingegangen wird, die die Talente und Stärken jedes Einzelnen voll entwickelt und nutzt. Alle qualifizierten Bewerber sind willkommen, sich zu bewerben.

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Your application!

We appreciate your interest becoming part of our Rock Tech team. Please fill in the following short form. Should you have any difficulties in uploading your files, please contact us by mail at careers@rocktechlithium.com.