In short

We are looking for an experienced Head of Internal Communications to join us for a 7-month contract role, extending through April 2026. This role offers an exciting opportunity to execute our internal communications strategy, influencing how people at On connect to our mission and culture, how they communicate, and how they work together as a global team. Working together with key communications teams in Brand Comms and Corporate Communications and our functional teams worldwide, your main objective will be partnering directly with the internal comms team to bring our roadmap from 2025 into early 2026.

Your Mission

  • This role is primarily execution-focused. You will lead and roll your sleeves up to deliver against a pre-defined communication strategy for our team that brings our culture and mission to life on a global scale.
  • Maintain and enhance communication solutions and flows to ensure connectivity and enablement between teams.
  • Own and manage key internal communications channels and moments to inspire people and provide clarity on strategic initiatives across the company, e.g. - Global Town Halls and Q&A sessions.
  • Support the ongoing development of how people access information at On (including a revamp of our employee intranet)
  • Drive alignment across communication functions and departments, serving as a steward of strong collaboration and stakeholder relationships.
  • Manage potential crises or risks as part of the internal communication strategy.
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • You bring deep expertise in Internal Communications and Culture, with a strong track record of success in similar roles.
  • Experience leading teams - a conscious leader with the vision required to manage an existing team, you inspire the trust and respect of everyone around you.
  • Alongside your leadership experience, you are a humble and hands on executor. This role requires execution in the details alongside the team – including directly writing, designing, and strategizing communications for our global audience.
  • A positive spirit, you guide, direct and inspire those around you and are excited about maintaining strong relationships between multiple business functions.
  • Writing and creativity are your greatest professional strengths. Articulate and eloquent, you're completely comfortable when it comes to crafting a message in English.
  • Strong project management skills and a track record of complex projects on a global level. You believe every problem is solvable and let creativity mixed with pragmatism lead you to the solution.
  • With your entrepreneurial mindset, you thrive when you don’t have all the answers, working tirelessly and autonomously to turn ideas into reality.
  • Truly business savvy, you’re quick to understand and navigate both risks and opportunities.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

Build the better you

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.