Interim communication specialist
As an interim communication specialist, you will work for us on a permanent contract, serving various public, private, and social organizations. You are the connecting factor between project teams, boards, management, and other stakeholders. You move smoothly between internal and external communication, and with your sharp analysis and substantive creativity, you provide oversight and structure, giving teams under pressure room to breathe again.
You are always on the move as an interim communication specialist
In this role, you will be deployed as a communication advisor where interests converge, decision-making is sensitive, and communication has a direct influence on trust and progress. Successful communication requires—especially in the public sector—direction, clarity, and a strong antenna for what is going on.
When the pressure is high and teams are struggling with fragmented information, diverse stakeholders, complex issues, and a continuous stream of internal and external communication needs, that is where you make the difference as an interim communication specialist.
Why work as a communication advisor?
As an interim communication advisor, you are deployed when organizations temporarily need extra expertise. As a result, you are immediately of great value to private and public organizations that make a difference in our society, such as municipalities, safety regions, healthcare, and educational institutions.
You will receive a permanent contract with us and work on assignments lasting from a few months to sometimes a year. You have the variety of different assignments and clients with the security of a steady income.
These are the main benefits:
No uncertainty about assignments
Always guidance, sparring, and development
You are part of a network of experienced specialists
Meaningful work within the public and private sectors
What assignments can you expect?
As an interim communication specialist at Public Support, you will work on a wide range of assignments within the public sector. Examples include:
Content editor at a medium to large municipality
Participation advisor at a municipal partnership organization
Communication advisor at a safety or health region
Spokesperson at an environmental service
Communication specialist at a government institution
How can you make a difference?
The role of communication specialist is broad and requires oversight, substantive knowledge, and a sense of context. In practice, you will be involved in:
Communication strategy and advice
You translate developments and policy into a clear communication strategy and advise management and the board on the right approach. You also assist with the implementation.
Internal and external communication
You ensure clear communication toward employees, residents, partners, and other stakeholders. In doing so, you carefully align internal communication and external messaging.
Stakeholder and participation communication
You guide processes where coordination with various stakeholders is central and communication must be carefully structured.
Content and resources
You write and edit texts, monitor the quality of communication resources, and ensure consistency across channels.
Spokesmanship and reputation
You provide support with press inquiries, sensitive files, and reputation issues, and liaise with spokespersons or management where necessary.
In some assignments, the role of communication specialist touches upon that of a marketing and communication specialist, for example, when marketing is part of the team’s responsibilities.
Why work through Public Support?
As an interim communication advisor at Public Support, you are the expert within the public and private sectors. You work independently for various clients but can always rely on your colleagues within your team. This is why communication specialists choose Public Support:
Network of communication specialists
At Public Support, you are in close contact with other fellow communication advisors and your regional director. There is always room to brainstorm, ask questions, and learn from each other. We regularly organize meetings to deepen professional knowledge and strengthen the connection with your colleagues.
Growing in your role as a communication specialist
At Public Support, you are given the opportunity to develop as you wish. You get access to more than 3,000 training courses, live meetings, and peer review sessions, so you can learn in a way that suits you. Whether you want to delve into administrative processes or personal development, at Public Support you get all the space and support to grow.
Broadening and deepening your expertise
Because you work at a variety of organizations and teams, you expand your already impressive portfolio in a short time. You work with different systems, processes, and stakeholders. This not only allows you to develop broadly but also ensures you remain agile and effective in new environments. For experienced professionals, this means an opportunity to apply existing expertise purposefully and to deepen it further. You add value within every assignment from day one, while continuously learning and growing.
Work with your heart
Work with your Heart stands for doing what you do out of genuine commitment. Our interim professionals work every day toward a better Netherlands. With a heart for the public sector and for each other. We believe that job satisfaction arises from good communication: listening, helping where possible, and having fun. In this way, we create a pleasant collaboration and an impact that goes beyond the work itself.
That is working with your heart.
Four days to land and get acquainted
Are you coming to work with us? Great! And welcome 🙂
It is also exciting, of course. That is why we give you a warm welcome and take four days together with you to get acquainted. This way, you get to know the organization, your colleagues, the culture, and the tools we work with.
To start with, we literally roll out the red carpet to our office for you. And even before you start, your lease car will be at your door.
In which role our professionals make a difference
Wherever support is needed, our interim professionals are ready. They bring structure, relieve workload, and help teams move forward. Discover the roles in which they do this.
Interim communication specialist
Interim secretary
Interim Project Secretary
Executive Assistant
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Who we make a difference for
Can you see yourself in this role?
Our regional directors are active by region and specialization, ensuring there is always someone who truly knows your organization.
