Communications Manager - 18-month contract

Communications Manager

18-month contract – Based either at our office in Lyon or at one of our sites in France

About Lynxeo

At Lynxeo, we are ready to electrify the industry. This means supporting equipment manufacturers with customized cabling and connectivity solutions that meet all their needs in energy, data transmission, and automation.

Our company is experiencing double-digit growth, with strong prospects for expansion and an international presence that keeps us close to our customers. We design and manufacture cables as well as complex solutions for industrial clients. With a balanced presence between Western Europe and Asia, and recent investments in Poland and the United States, our human-sized company combines local support with global reach.

Speed, responsiveness, simplicity, and pragmatism are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

As Communications Manager, you will contribute to Lynxeo’s communication strategy across internal and external audiences, helping strengthen employee engagement, support transformation, and build the company’s visibility and reputation.

Working closely with the Head of Communication, management, HR, Business Units, and local communication correspondents, you will develop and deliver communication plans, content, and initiatives across internal, external, and digital channels.

You will play a key role in ensuring that Lynxeo’s strategy, business priorities, transformation, culture, and achievements are communicated clearly and consistently.

French and English fluency is compulsory for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Communication Strategy & Content

Develop and implement communication plans aligned with Lynxeo’s strategy and business priorities.
Translate complex business and transformation topics into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate messages.
Ensure consistency of messaging and brand identity across internal and external communications.
Create and coordinate communication content across a range of formats and channels.

Internal Communication & Engagement

Support the communication of Lynxeo’s strategy, transformation, values, and key initiatives to employees.
Develop engaging content and initiatives to inform and mobilize employees across sites and Business Units.
Support management and HR in key internal communication initiatives, including Town Halls and employee engagement activities.
Promote employee achievements, initiatives, and success stories.

External & Corporate Communication

Support Lynxeo’s external communication and corporate visibility.
Develop content for websites, social media, corporate materials, events, and other external channels.
Promote Business Unit achievements, projects, customer stories, innovations, and key company news.
Ensure alignment between internal messaging and Lynxeo’s external positioning.

Digital Communication

Develop and manage communication across digital channels, including websites, intranet, newsletters, social media, and other digital platforms.
Adapt content to different audiences, formats, and channels.
Monitor engagement and use insights to improve communication effectiveness.

Group & Business Unit Coordination

Work closely with Business Units and local communication correspondents to coordinate initiatives and share best practices.
Ensure application of Group communication guidelines and brand standards.
Contribute to cross-functional communication projects and synergies across the organization.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Journalism, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in communications, ideally in an international or industrial environment.
Proven experience in both internal and external communication.
Experience in digital communication and content creation, including websites, social media, intranet, newsletters, or similar platforms.
International experience is appreciated.

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong editorial, storytelling, and content creation abilities.
Good understanding of internal, external, and digital communication.
Ability to adapt messages to different audiences and channels.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Solution-oriented, autonomous, and comfortable working in an international environment.
Good command of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
Fluency in English and in French is compulsory.
Additional language skills are appreciated.

Terms & Benefits

Contract: 18-month contract
Location: Lyon or one of our sites in France
Salary: Depending on profile
Benefits: Meal vouchers, health insurance, and strong career development opportunities

Recruitment Process

Initial Teams interview with Talent Acquisition
Interview with the manager
Final meeting with HR

Lynxeo recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is the key to performance and to our global ambition of driving the energy transition towards a sustainable planet.

At Lynxeo, all differences are valued and respected. We strongly encourage diversity in our recruitment process — bring yours to Lynxeo, it is welcome!

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