Team Lead Internal and External Communications (m/w/d)
BASFSurventis is seeking a Team Lead Internal and External Communications to shape the brand voice and steer a global team of communications specialists. The role is based onsite in Münster, Germany, and blends strategic oversight with hands-on storytelling, message development and crisis communications. If you enjoy advising leaders, coordinating across international teams and turning complex strategy into clear, compelling narratives, this could be the right move.
Due to an ongoing transition, listings on the BASF platform appear under BASF branding, but all roles are with Surventis and your application will be submitted to Surventis. This is a chance to join a company that centers on value-driven partnerships and long-term relationships with customers.
The team focuses on global communications, with you responsible for giving Surventis a consistent voice across internal and external channels. The successful candidate will lead a team of specialists, work closely with the Head of Global Communications, and guide leaders through complex messaging and change communications.
The day-to-day heartbeat in Surventis communications
You’ll lead and develop a global group of experts in Media Relations and Internal & Change Communications, owning both performance and development. You’ll design and execute communication strategies and plans that align with business priorities, and you’ll help shape and roll out messaging globally through the Surface Treatment Communications Lead. Content for internal and external audiences will be created, reviewed and published across multiple channels, ensuring high quality and consistent tone. You’ll define media relations approaches, spot relevant stories and actively manage engagement with the press, while driving internal and change communications and acting as a trusted sparring partner for leaders. In crisis situations you’ll serve as a spokesperson and coordinate One Voice statements to maintain a unified company stance.
What you’ll need to bring
- Univ degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a closely related field
- Several years of experience delivering internal and external communications in an international corporate setting, including change and transformation communications
- Proven ability to turn corporate strategy into clear narratives, messages and practical communication measures
- Strong advisory skills and a track record of working with leaders and stakeholders at all levels
- Experience leading international teams and managing complex cross-functional programs
- Solid strategic thinking, political awareness and intercultural competence
- Structured, pragmatic working style with the ability to prioritise and drive change in a dynamic environment
- Fluent in German and English
Pay, benefits and practical details
The role includes a maternity leave cover for one year on a fixed-term basis, with the option to extend; part-time arrangements are possible under specific circumstances.
Diversity is a core value at Surventis, and the company supports employee networks such as WomenInCoatings and CultiConnect.
A wide range of development and career opportunities are available for both professional and personal growth, with a culture that emphasises feedback through regular employee surveys and management input.
At the Münster location there is a private fitness studio called Freizeit with a physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant Auszeit including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare centre LackiKids and a vacation program LackiKids on Tour.
Advice for applicants
First, place your degree and your international communications experience at the top of your résumé, then back it up with concrete examples of how you’ve tackled change communications across regions.
Show how you translate strategy into messaging by sharing specific projects where you developed key messages, selected channels and measured impact, ideally with outcomes you can quantify.
Be prepared to discuss leading international teams and coordinating cross‑functional programs, including examples of advising leaders and stakeholders at multiple levels.
Think of a crisp question to ask about crisis readiness, such as how the team coordinates One Voice during crises and what your role would be in aligning messages across regions.
Getting your application to Surventis
Melissa Amina Rahmani (Talent Acquisition) can answer any questions about this position at [email protected] or +49 30 2005 58073. You’re also welcome to book an online meeting.
Über Surventis
Learn more about the company at the linked page.
Diversity is our greatest strength
Diversity is part of Surventis’s identity. The team believes strongly in equal opportunities and inclusion, welcoming people of all genders, ages, origins, sexual orientations, disabilities and beliefs.