VP Thought Leadership

This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact inside a global leader. The Adecco Group is shaping the future of work. As that future evolves, we are reinventing the way we work and the talent and technology solutions we deliver. This role supports the Adecco Group’s ambition to shape the global conversation around talent and technology through high-quality, evidence based thought leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior thought leadership professional with strong writing skills and a passion for research, structure and insight driven storytelling, who wants to grow within a global, purpose-led organization.

Strategic thought leadership responsibilities:

• Lead the Adecco Group’s global thought leadership strategy, taking full accountability for planning, execution and continuous improvement.
• Manage end-to-end development & production of flagship thought leadership assets, including reports, white papers, op-eds, keynote materials, briefing papers and content series. Maintain and expand strategic relationships with major global events, think tanks and summits, editorial houses and other leading voices.
• Develop annual and multi‑year thought leadership roadmaps aligned to business priorities and the Group narrative.
• Own briefings and help to shape executive positioning, keynote topics and speaking calendars aligned to narrative pillars.
• Ensure alignment with key internal stakeholders include the global leadership team, GBUs heads of communications, Global External Communications, Content & Operations teams and strong cross-functional collaboration with Public Affairs, Sustainability, subject matter experts and research colleagues, among others.

Research & data-driven insights:

• Working alongside the Group Head of Thought Leadership Research to research and analyze global trends - including AI, labor market shifts, skills evolution, and sustainability and synthesize findings into clear, structured reports, briefing papers and articles.
• Collaborate closely with research, data and expert communities to produce original insights that reinforce the Adecco Group’s leadership in talent, technology and the future of work.
• Shape strategic storytelling with data‑driven insights, use cases and differentiated points of view, ensuring content supports both reputation building and commercial relevance.

Development of owned and partnered formats: 

• Lead the creation of owned formats (e.g. LinkedIn POV series, newsletters, podcasts) and support earned formats in Tier 1 media.
• Manage global activation of thought leadership assets, ensuring cohesive amplification across digital, media, events and GBU channels.
• Oversee governance, structure and continuous improvement of the Group’s knowledge management systems, ensuring high‑quality curation of internal and external insights.
• Ensure high editorial and brand consistency across all content, maintaining excellence in clarity, structure and narrative strength.
• Drive collaboration with influential external partners (e.g., think tanks, universities, media houses).

We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking leader with a passion for shaping powerful ideas and excellent writing skills and network to leading summits and conferences. You excel in synthesizing complex information into compelling narratives and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. You demonstrate strong judgment, intellectual curiosity and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You bring a commitment to quality, clarity and evidence-based thinking, matched with the ability to lead end-to-end processes with precision and accountability.

• Strong writer: You have excellent writing and editing skills, with a proven ability to produce clear, engaging and well‑structured long‑form content.
• Research‑driven: You enjoy working with data, reports and expert input, and can distil complex information into accessible insights.
• Excellent network: established relationships with leading summits, forums or think thanks connected to the world of work is an advantage
• Curious and a: You are interested in the future of work, technology and societal change, and enjoy exploring new ideas and perspectives.
• Detail‑oriented: You have a strong eye for accuracy, consistency and quality, particularly in report‑based content.
• Collaborative: You work well with others, are a real team-player and comfortable challenging ideas with other and enjoy contributing as part of a global team.

Experience and qualifications:

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Politics, PR, Marketing or similar.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in communications roles in writing, research, communications, consulting, journalism or content development.
• Proven track record delivering high‑quality, data‑driven content at executive level.
• Demonstrated experience producing high‑quality written outputs such as reports, research papers, white papers, or analytical articles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi‑stakeholder content programs end‑to‑
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience shaping executive narratives.
• Languages: Native or equivalent level in spoken and written English (mandatory). Other languages are a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365
• Comfortable using AI-enabled tools and interested in applying new technology to improve content creation and communication outcomes
• Graphical skills with creative suite such as Adobe Suite or Canva are a plus.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. At the Adecco Group, our purpose – making the future work for everyone – inspires and connects us all. Through our three global business units (GBU) – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - we deliver expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive.

We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 40,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally. We embody our core values: Courage, Collaboration, Customer at the Heart,  Inclusion, and Passion in everything we do.

Growth and Development

You will have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways, achieving total balance between their jobs and their lives. We offer world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together. Here, you can be yourself, and we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Inclusion

We believe in talent, not labels. We focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. Our culture of belonging and purpose ensures everyone can thrive and feel engaged. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity.

Interview Process

Our interview process includes an initial phone screening, followed by a virtual round of interviews with Hiring Manager, HR team and senior leaders. This process helps us understand your fit within our team and allows you to ask questions about the role and our company. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for learning and development, we invite you to join us in making the future work for everyone.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any additional accommodations or support due to a disability or other special circumstances, please let us know by contacting us. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the hiring process.

Posting date: 24-03-2026