External and Internal Communication Team Lead

As a team lead (0.6–0.8 FTE) at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), you will work as a coach, director, developer and networker for the External and Internal Communication team within the Marketing, Communication & Student-community (MC&S) department. MC&S supports the wider BUas community  – academies, R&D, and the Executive Board – across all areas of external and internal communication, and drives a range of initiatives in line with communication policy and strategy. You will work hands-on alongside the team while also providing strategic advice, developing communication policy, and contributing to operational delivery. The ultimate goal is to position BUas effectively (corporate communication) and to raise the profile of domain- and degree programme-specific expertise, as well as BUas R&D, among the relevant external and internal stakeholders.

You will support the team in achieving its goals, ensuring that all team members are self-reliant and clear on what is expected of them. You will define, monitor and communicate your team’s direction and objectives in line with those of the organisation as a whole. As a people-oriented leader and natural connector, you thrive when working with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic higher education environment. The MC&S External & Internal Communication team also plays an important role in supporting student recruitment marketing, working closely with the other marcom colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, and management and the Executive Board. You will actively facilitate collaboration across teams and departments, foster BUas-wide collaborations, identify new opportunities, and advise management and staff on processes, procedures and service delivery.

The expected start date is 1 July 2026. The position is available at 0.6 FTE, with  0.7 or 0.8 FTE open to discussion.

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €4,632.17 and a monthly maximum of €6,677.44 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);  
• This position is classified in scale 11 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Team Lead;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport; 
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May; 
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position; 
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world. 
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US. 

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication or journalism;  
• You have a minimum of four years of relevant work experience in internal and external strategic communication within a complex organisation, including experience in reputation management, press/media policy and relations, and crisis communication;  
• You have experience in managing and coaching team members, using a facilitative, coaching leadership style;  
• You are results-oriented, with strong strategic thinking skills and a pragmatic approach;  
• You have a talent for building strong networks and the ability to persuade and influence at all levels of the organisation;  
• You are able to maintain an overview across a wide range of activities and tasks, know how to set priorities, and are comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously;  
• Experience in the public sector or higher education is an advantage;  
• You have good Dutch and English speaking and writing skills, as you will interact with international stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation.

Please send us your application before 23 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Jan Willem Besselaar via [email protected] with questions about the job itself, or [email protected] for questions about the application process.

BUas reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high level of interest.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.