Head of PR & Brand Communications (m/w/d)

At The Stepstone Group, we have a simple yet very important mission: The right job for everyone. Using our data, platform, and technology, we create opportunities for jobseekers and companies around the world to find a perfect match in fair and equitable way. With over 20 brands across 30+ countries, we strive for fair and unbiased hiring. Join our team of 4,000+ employees and be part of reshaping the labour market and become the world's leading job platform.

As Head of PR & Brand Communications, you will be responsible for shaping and protecting Stepstone's brand reputation across four core markets. You will lead the integration of B2B and B2C communications into one high-performing team that delivers strategic visibility, business impact, and brand trust. Your work will reach millions of job seekers and thousands of HR decision-makers, helping Stepstone become the most trusted career platform in Europe. Responsibilities Develop and implement a cohesive PR and Brand Communications strategy aligned with business goals, across B2B and B2C audiences Position Stepstone as a thought leader in HR, technology, and the future of work in Germany, Austria, the UK, and Ireland Lead and scale a high-performing international team across media relations, corporate communications, consumer storytelling, and executive visibility Align close with cross- stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Product, and Research to ensure consistent messaging and local market relevance Drive measurable brand impact by high-quality media presence, partnerships, and thought leadership opportunities, supported by data-driven evaluation

8+ years of experience in PR, Communications, or Brand roles, ideally in international, multi-market environments (DACH & UK/IE) and across both B2B and B2C audiences Proven track in strategic position, executive visibility, and crisis communication, combined with hands-on excellence in media relations and content strategy Strong leadership skills with experience in building, scaling, and developing high-performing, cross-functional international teams Skilled in managing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration (e.g., Marketing, HR, Product, Sales), with a strong network across media and strategic partners Data-driven mindset with the ability to define and track clear KPIs for communications impact; fluent in German and English, with high cultural awareness and cross-regional communication skills

We're a community here that cares as much about your life outside work as how you feel when you're with us. Because your job shouldn't take over your life, it should enrich it. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 30 days of holidays + 1 Cultural Heritage Day + 2 extra days for Christmas and New Year's Eve Hybrid working model Company pension scheme 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs Life Assurance Cover Volunteering days Job bike Discounted parking or job ticket In-house gym In-house barista And you can bring your dog to the office Our commitment Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at The Stepstone Group are critical to our success as a global company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, supply, age, family parental status, and any other characteristic. JOBV1_EN