About us:

At FLS, our mission is to transform the mining industry through innovation and sustainability. With over 140 years of experience, we are a global leader, providing the technology, knowledge, and services that empower miners to meet growing demands while minimising environmental impact.

The opportunity:

As the Senior External & Executive Communications Manager, you will own the development and execution of the company’s external communications strategy while supporting the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with high-impact internal communications.

You are a trusted advisor to senior leadership and an active partner to business leaders, ensuring that corporate messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with the company’s strategy and priorities. You will collaborate closely with Regional leaders, marketing, branding, IR, HR, and business stakeholders.

The purpose of this role is to strengthen the company’s reputation, positioning, and visibility externally, while ensuring effective internal communication from leadership that drives alignment, engagement, and understanding across the organization. This role also contributes to shaping corporate narratives, managing media relations, supporting change communication initiatives, and developing executive messaging across key platforms and moments.

What you will do:

• Accountable for developing and executing the global external communications strategy aligned with business priorities

• Responsible for shaping and delivering clear, consistent corporate messaging across external channels (media, website, social media, thought leadership)

• Lead proactive and reactive media relations, including press releases, media outreach, and spokesperson preparation

• Support crisis communications and reputation management in close collaboration with senior leadership

• Responsible for developing executive communication materials including speeches, presentations, key messages, and talking points

• Partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team to support internal communications such as town halls, leadership updates, and strategic announcements

• Ensure alignment and consistency between internal and external messaging across all communication activities

• Drive storytelling initiatives that strengthen brand positioning and communicate company strategy, innovation, and impact

• Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to amplify key campaigns and corporate narratives

• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on communication risks, opportunities, and positioning

• Support change management communications to ensure clarity and engagement during transformation initiatives

• Monitor and analyze media coverage and communication performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations

• Manage external agencies and partners where required to support communication initiatives

• Ensure adherence to brand, tone of voice, and corporate communication standards

What you need to succeed:

• BS/BA Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in external communications, corporate communications, or public relations, ideally in a global B2B organization

• Strong experience in executive communications and working closely with senior leadership teams

• Proven expertise in media relations, corporate messaging, and reputation management

• Experience in developing communication strategies and executing across multiple channels

• Comfortable working with complex, technical topics and translating them into clear, compelling messages

• Experience working in international, matrix organizations with cross-functional collaboration

• Strong understanding of digital communication platforms and content strategies

• Excellent command of English – must be fluent in writing as well as spoken

Salary range: 700,000 -  930,000 DKK 

As an equal opportunity employer, FLS embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.