Regional Communications Manager, The Netherlands | 6-month freelance/contract opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Regional Communications Manager to join our Netherlands Marketing Team for 6 months, providing maternity cover and ideally starting in November 2026. Working across Designer Outlets in Roermond and Roosendaal, you’ll lead consumer and corporate communications across the Netherlands and key cross-border markets in Germany and Belgium.

This role requires for you to travel 2 days per week at our centre in Roermond, and 1 visit to Roosendaal every month. What you’ll be doing You’ll develop and deliver strategic communications and PR plans, lead our external PR agencies across three markets, drive media and influencer engagement, and create compelling stories around campaigns, partnerships, events and new store openings.

You’ll also provide strategic communications counsel to senior stakeholders and support reputation and crisis communications. For a detailed description of the responsibilities, see the Job Description What you’ll bring Strong communications and PR experience, ideally within a consumer-facing sector. Experience developing and delivering strategic communications programmes.

Proven experience managing agencies and working across multiple markets. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Strong media relations, storytelling and reputation management expertise. A commercial, proactive and highly organised approach. Fluency in Dutch and English. German would be an advantage. Exclusive Discounts: Access special discounts at our Designer Outlets.

Flexible Working: Hybrid working options where possible to accommodate your needs. International Exposure: Work with colleagues across eight countries within a global organization. Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available. Grow through internal moves, cross-country projects, international secondments, and a calendar of core development opportunities.

Values-Based Culture: Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment where we value excellence, innovation, and making a difference. Positive Work Environment: Over 89% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey. At McArthurGlen, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way.

We are an inclusive employer and support flexible working wherever possible. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within McArthurGlen that is more suitable for you now or in the future. The compensation offered will depend on demonstrated skills, experience, and location.

We believe in transparency. Our pay ranges are based on market benchmarks and internal equity, ensuring equitable compensation for equivalent skill levels across roles. We're committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone. If you need any adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know.

We're happy to work with you to ensure you can participate fully and showcase your skills and experience. Contact: [email protected]