Marketing and Communications Lead

As Marketing and Communications Lead, you will drive how and where the Innovation Foundation shows up to in order to engage our core audiences: organisations in philanthropy and practitioners in social innovation. The aim is to raise awareness of our unique model of philanthropy among our peers, to excite them about adopting our ways of working and/or to engage them directly with our projects. This requires a “push and pull” approach. Push is tailored, audience-specific outbound information to inform, excite and engage. Pull entails mining our community for information and insights that will keep our finger on the pulse of what matters to our stakeholders. At present, this is a one-person team which requires the ability to both drive strategy and ensure execution, working in a matrix with the rest of the Foundation plus external providers.

In this role, you will report directly to the Managing Director, with a high level of autonomy, decision-making and freedom. You will act as “air traffic control” to set the strategy and them mobilise an array of internal and external resources (agencies, freelancers, partners, etc.) for implementation. Thus, you are adept at building relationships and influencing others while working in a matrix.

Please be informed the role is opened to colleagues based in Switzerland, UK or Germany

• Transform the Foundation’s strategic approach to marketing and communications, creating a dynamic push-pull approach of feeding of compelling, current content and pulling data, stories and insights from our community
• Position the Foundation as cutting-edge leader, transforming the face of philanthropy
• Work closely with an array of stakeholders across the lab cycle (researchers, end users, partners, Venture Teams, etc.) to constantly capture and leverage storytelling and insights from the ground
• Sharpen our thought leadership focus and external representation to ensure we show up where it matters and reach our core audiences where they are
• Own and drive the Foundation’s narrative and voice, maintain the brand integrity
• Act as air traffic control to orchestrate delivery through a mix of internal and external resources (agencies, freelancers, partners, etc.)
• Use data and analytics to drive strategic decision-making
• Be bold, take risks, move fast and learn constantly

• 7+ years leading communications and/or marketing in an international setting, preferable with a social impact focus
• Track record of transforming marketing and communications functions to align with organisational strategy and change
• Demonstrated ability to craft and execute an integrated, digital-first, multi-channel strategy to drive stakeholder engagement
• Expertise in vetting and using cutting edge marketing and communications technology, including genAI-enabled tools and platforms
• Practical experience with human-centred design, start-ups, and innovation
• Growth mindset and a high degree of comfort with ambiguity
• Experience mobilising hybrid teams, running agencies and orchestrating an array of service providers. Ability to delegate and work effectively in a matrix
• Proven track-record of increasing audience, reach and engagement, with expertise in measurement and use of data to drive decision-making
• Strong storytelling skills across various media (particularly video)
• Native-level English fluency; proficiency in at least one additional European language (preferably Spanish, French or German)
• Passion for social impact and at least exposure to the social sector
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, complex, international environment

This is not a traditional marketing and communications job. It’s a chance to transform the MarCom function to match the new strategy of a pioneering organisation that is reimagining corporate philanthropy. You’ll work directly with thought leaders, experts, end-users and innovators. It gives you the chance to test cutting edge technology and ideas, try new approaches, fail fast and move forward. You’ll be part of a small, agile team with the backing of a global company where you have space to stretch your creative skills, bring fresh energy, and shape the role to your own strengths and ambitions. If you’re a storyteller, strategist, and self-starter who wants to make a meaningful mark in the world of work, then this is your platform.

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: 25-02-2026