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Ready to lead impactful communication strategies and inspire a global audience? Join Global Wind Organisation as our Head of Communications to drive engagement and shape the future of workforce development in the wind industry!
GWO members strive for an injury free work environment, setting common international standards for safety training and workforce development.
Standards help our industry work more efficiently and effectively. Last year, more than 170,000 technicians working within the wind industry received GWO certified training accessed from more than 550 third-party certified training providers throughout the world. GWO is on a path to expand this workforce significantly while creating a broader set of standards and frameworks, so we need your help.
How will you contribute to the development of safety training and workforce development?
GWO's strategy “Workforce ’26” comprises Must Win initiatives to lead the industry in Workforce Development and establish a leading position in the top 20 wind markets. The association has added resources and established two teams, Partnerships & Network Development and Communications & Engagement. The Communications & Engagement team has a vacancy for a manager, who will be responsible for a team of three.
You will play a key role in the GWO Secretariat, contributing with your professional competence and belief in high achievement. As our Head of Communications, you will lead the Communication & Engagement team, setting direction and overseeing the execution of GWO’s strategic communication plans.
Key Responsibilities:
As our new colleague you are:
A well-grounded individual with healthy values and excellent interpersonal skills. You know the importance of communicating constructively, and even when you do not know the answer to a question, you take the time to assist the person seeking an answer.
What we expect:
If the above sounds interesting, you should join us!
Seize the exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding industry where one can grow, enjoy and contribute.
GWO offers the following:
As we process applications as they reach us, we encourage you to apply today rather than tomorrow. Please send your application and CV using the “apply” button. In case you have questions regarding the position, please reach out to Ralph Savage at +45 25291905. All queries are of course handled with discretion.
GWO encourages applicants of all genders and backgrounds. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in Denmark or the European Union at the time of application.
GWO main office is in Copenhagen. Occasional business travel is an expected part of this role.
This position is closed for applications
The wind industry is playing a decisive role as our global society transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future. Our colleagues have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than the individual. Our fundamental message "safety is for everyone" permeates everything we do.
We follow the best available practice to ensure good business conduct.
We respect each other in an inclusive working environment that seeks value from diversity
We endeavor to play a role in society achieving the UN's sustainable development goals
We are a non-profit organisation representing the common and mutual interests of our members
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We consciously aim for job satisfaction and continue learning and growing every day
As colleagues, we strive towards shared goals, fostering trust and loyalty through dialogue
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