Manager Sustainability & Communication (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Strengthen Henkel's profile as a sustainability leader by shaping and amplifying compelling global sustainability narratives, success stories, and thought leadership across internal and external channels.
• Translate complex sustainability, innovation, and regulatory topics into clear, compelling, and business-relevant stories that demonstrate customer value, commercial impact, competitive advantage, and growth opportunities.
• Design and deliver strategic global and regional engagement programs, including customer events, executive forums, workshops, and learning experiences that foster collaboration, strengthen capabilities, and accelerate sustainability adoption.
• Empower employees and business teams to confidently communicate sustainability by developing impactful communication campaigns, capability-building initiatives, and activation programs that drive awareness, engagement, and behavioral change.
• Partner with senior leaders across businesses, functions, and regions to advance sustainability priorities, influence decision-making, and build organizational alignment.
• Challenge conventional approaches and continuously evolve how sustainability is communicated and experienced by introducing creative formats, innovative engagement strategies, and new ways of working.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the sustainability function and help shape the future sustainability agenda of Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, change management, learning and development, or related fields, ideally within a global and matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic thinking skills combined with the ability to translate complexity into clear, compelling, and business-relevant communication.
• Demonstrated ability to build powerful narratives, engagement strategies, campaigns, events, learning journeys, or thought leadership initiatives that inspire action across diverse audiences.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across functions, regions, and businesses in complex organizational environments.
• Strong leadership presence with the confidence to take ownership, challenge established approaches, and drive change beyond formal reporting lines.
• Creative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented mindset with a track record of generating fresh ideas, experimenting with innovative formats, and delivering impactful solutions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Passion for developing people, fostering collaboration, and contributing to a high-performing team culture.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences ranging from technical experts to executive leaders and customers.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 26093444

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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