£50,000 - £55,000 plus car

You may have seen that DFDS have just purchased 100 electric Volvo trucks or that we have the ambition to operate the first carbon neutral ship running from 2025. Or perhaps you have seen the launch of the Humber Express, the first UK intermodal train service for DFDS? In fact, we have so much to shout about we’re increasing our team who develop and execute media, digital, and social media initiatives, leadership communications and internal communications, aiming to improve DFDS’ reputation and support our business strategy.  

 

Reporting to the Head of Group Communications, you’ll be working in the current team of 7.  We’ll need you to drive proactive media engagement and set agendas in the UK, French, Dutch and German markets on a wide range of communications which really shows the great work which is being carried out across DFDS sites. You’ll be handling daily press enquiries and preparing and training spokespeople within our business. We’ll need you to pitch stories to media in key markets and ensure that the correct messages and company images are upheld. 

 

At DFDS we really want to promote our brand and we need you to become a brand ambassador to communicate this with the media and the public.  We’re excited about the future of our business and industry, and we want you to share this with us and drive this through our communications.  If you’re a French speaker, this would be advantageous. 

 

Now about what we can give you.  You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as: 

 

• Life assurance cover 
• Contributory company pension scheme 
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips 
• Regular Team social events for employees and families 
• Full employee assistance programme including: 
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family 
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers 
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more 
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform 
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing 

 

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 1.9bn. To over 8,400 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 10,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across more than 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. 

 

Interested? Apply now!   If you’re looking for a varied role and have a desire to work in one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, please send us across your CV!