Communication Manager

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a single and pivotal point of contact for all communication needs of the business - managing stakeholders internally and externally in close collaboration the Management team and the global organization

• Develop and implement the communications strategy (internally and externally) including messages, interviews, postings, , change management and tools for Imerys Graphite & Carbon in line with the Group framework.

• Organize, structure and manage communications resources within Imerys Graphite & Carbon and ensure cascading of information to all employees towards all facilities.

• Act as the focal point for managing press and crisis communication for the BA (following the Group’s crisis comms process).

• Develop, coordinate and implement when appropriate effective customer-related communication campaigns in collaboration with Marketing teams – including trade show and event organisation, advertising, literature, press relations, website management, surveys…

• Advise leaders and leadership team, while adhering to global communications practice standards – be part of the region decision making process, participating in appropriate leadership forums.

• Advise and supporting other departments (e.g. Sales, Business Development, R&D, Operations, Safety, etc.) on communication activities and campaigns

• Work closely with the Imerys Communication community to ensure coordination and alignment of messages and activities.

• Be accountable for IGC’s Management communication (quarterly leadership calls, communication packs, newsletters, global management forums etc.)  

Qualification Requirements:

• Being a creative and self driven expert in all areas of communications scope:

  • Corporate reputation

  • Product communications / Operational marketing

  • Internal communications

  • Governance

• Deep understanding of  relevant industry and business practices.

• Ability to think and act globally for the benefit of Imerys overall, 

• Ability to interact with senior leaders and engage in high-level business focused discussions and decisions.

• Strong resource management and project management/coordination skills / people development skills.

• Think out of the box and being curious

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.