Join a purpose-driven company and make your impact as an External & Internal Communications Specialist.

Vacancy: External & Internal Communications Specialist

Location:  Yakult Head Office Almere
Posted:      December 2025

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About the role

As an External & Internal Communications Specialist, you are part of the Corporate Communications Department (which consists of four team members, including this role) at Yakult’s European headquarters in Almere. You collaborate closely with colleagues from HR, Marketing, Science, Public Affairs, and other departments to create compelling stories that resonate with both internal and external audiences.

Your work plays a vital role in positioning Yakult as a science-driven pioneer and a trusted brand. By translating complex ideas into clear and engaging communications, you help build strong connections across teams and with stakeholders throughout Europe!

Your main responsibilities

  • Organise corporate events and visits that reinforce Yakult’s footprint in local and European markets.
  • Lead PR activations that connect Yakult’s scientific credibility to consumer relevance in support of Marketing & Sales.
  • Create content that positions Yakult as a pioneer in probiotics and science-based innovation and coordinate with country teams (OpCo’s) to adapt and align messaging across markets.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, partners and event sponsors.
  • Translate key messages into inspiring and accessible communication for employees.
  • Support HR and leadership in embedding company values through internal storytelling and campaigns.
  • Develop and manage content for internal channels such as the intranet, newsletters, events and videos.
  • Support crisis preparedness and response with timely and consistent messaging.
  • Maintain and update Q&A documents, key messages and communication toolkit.

What do you bring?

  • 3–5 years of solid experience in corporate communications, public relations or employee engagement.
  • A skilled and adaptable writer with a keen editorial eye and the ability to adjust tone and style for various contexts.
  • Experienced in managing social media platforms, with a strong focus on LinkedIn.
  • Passionate about emerging technologies – particularly artificial intelligence – and their role in advancing communication strategies.
  • Organised and strategic, with a talent for crafting impactful messages tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Knowledgeable in reputation management and adept at handling crisis communication.
  • A collaborative and persuasive communicator, capable of driving alignment without formal authority.
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple projects and stakeholders with ease.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.

Even if you do not meet all the requirements but recognize yourself in the description and feel you can succeed in this role, we invite you to apply and we would like to get in touch with you!

What we offer

We offer you a position that gives you the opportunity to contribute to our mission “working on a healthy society”. From day one you will be part of a multi-cultural, dynamic and close-knit team. We will encourage you to develop and make a difference. Next to that we offer you:

  • A competitive salary that matches your knowledge and experience.
  • A variable bonus scheme (5-12% of the annual salary).
  • 27 days of leave, with the possibility to purchase a maximum of 5 days extra (based on full-time employment).
  • A full time position (32 hours is negotiable) and a one-year contract, with the intention to convert into an open end contract after a year.
  • Based on our mindset of continuous improvement we actively facilitate you to develop yourself by attending (external) courses and training programs
  • And much more, such as free Yakult at work, a laptop, travel expenses, a good pension scheme and group health insurance

About Yakult

Yakult was created in 1935 when scientist Dr. Shirota marketed the first bottle of fermented dairy drink containing probiotics in Japan. Since then, our mission is to contribute to the health and happiness of the world. And with success, Yakult is now available in 40 countries and regions and more than 38 million people around the world enjoy it every day.

Yakult came to Europe in 1994 and specifically to Almere in the Netherlands, because of the high drinking water quality necessary to produce Yakult. Next to that, the Netherlands is known because of its high dairy technology. The central geographic position of the Netherlands provided a perfect gateway to the rest of Europe. The European headquarters are located in Almere, next to our production facility, we have offices in six European Countries and Yakult is available in 13 countries across Europe.

Ready to apply?

Please send your cover letter and CV to Monique van der Hoek at Monique@werfselect.nl. or to Marja van Velzen at Marja@werfselect.nl.

Our recruitment partner WerfSelect is handling this process, as such, we respectfully request no further recruitment inquiries.

Yakult stands for diversity, so we don’t care where you were born, what you believe in and who you love. We are curious about your talent and how you can make a difference.