Head of Communications (m/w/d) as parental leave replacement

MEDIAN is part of the MEDIAN Group, one of the leading European providers of medical rehabilitation and mental health. With more than 120 facilities throughout Germany, MEDIAN offers a dynamic and innovative environment for employees in a wide range of treatment areas with diverse entry and development opportunities. As a specialist for rehabilitation and participation, we accompany our patients on the way to recovery and return to society – according to our guiding principle “Life Life”.

From 01.08.2025 we are looking for the position as Head of Communications (m/w/d)!

Leadership Communications: close cooperation with the management Support in the effective communication of the corporate vision - both internally and externally Internal notifications to the workforce, for example, on management decisions or changes in the organisational structure Strategic advice on reputation issues and information on relevant topics in the industry Press work and external communication Creating Press Releases Presentation of interviews Texts of guest contributions Handling of press requests Crisis communication Support for internal communication Close cooperation with the manager Internal Communication Preparing, in particular, internal communications of management to the workforce or the organisation of townhall meetings Promoting external engagement in key issues, including social media, and always in close cooperation with other central departments and institutions Support and implementation of internal and external communication campaigns as an interface between other central departments and the marketing team About topics such as diversity, quality and ESG Promoting opportunities for engagement and recognition of colleagues, including: Management of the implementation of the employees awards Support for the communication of the HR department on employee surveys Support for the submission of content prompts for internal communication in the intranet and internal newsletter Compilation of the annual quality report Texts Cooperation with graphics agency and printing Support for coordination of distribution to partners and cost-holders on behalf of management Management Control of service providers, quality assurance and ensuring their timely payment within the annual budget of the department Coordination of the overarching communication strategy with the Group Head of Marketing & Communications Coordination of Transboundary Communication Measures with Head of Marketing

You'll bring stressful experience in implementing internal communication concepts and playing corresponding channels with You have experience in promoting the commitment of employees and in supporting management to provide information internally and promote a positive, inclusive and open corporate culture You have a proven track record in proactive press work, including: work with journalists at national level, experience in dealing with negative headlines and crisis communication, experience in developing PR strategies and the topic placement in online, print and broadcast media You have strong editorial skills and the ability to create texts that are ready for publication in English in a short time and with tight deadlines You bring experience in dealing with digital platforms, including content management systems and social media You have a strong sense of linguistic details and the ability to overcome complex problems You are characterized by strong organisational skills and team skills for cooperation with colleagues from all levels of the organization You have excellent German and fluent English skills

A responsible body with diverse tasks in a Europe-wide growing company Confidential cooperation at eye level in an area relevant to the group of companies Possibility to work remotely Various advantages for employees via the app :pxtra and the Corporate Benefits platform and training opportunities via the MEDIAN Academy JOBV1_EN