Head of Corporate Communications

Head of Corporate Communications: Are you the stellar leader we're looking for?

We are an international high-performing team of top-tier communicators. In this team, collaboration, mutual support, information sharing, and the joy of working together are combined with a drive for results and continuous improvement. We are looking for a new colleague who shares our ambition, drive, and values to join our global Communications team.

We are looking for a Head of Corporate Communications to lead the team of skilled communications experts in internal, external, and sustainability communications. We expect you to have broad expertise in the area of corporate communications and a proven track-record in leading teams. 

In this role you will

• Lead Neste’s messaging and communications to support the company’s strategy and strengthen the Neste brand

• Have a broad range of responsibilities from financial communications to supporting positive employee experience

• As a highly professional communications partner, support Neste’s transformation and performance 

• Drive media relations and interact with different kind of stakeholders

• Establish and maintain preparedness for crisis and issues communications, ensuring the team is trained for execution

• Champion continuous improvement

• Lead and develop Neste's corporate communications team of highly skilled communications experts, fostering an environment of continuous learning and accountability

Keys to success in this role:

• Master's degree in a relevant field

• Demonstrated capability to holistically and successfully plan and lead strategic and tactical communications projects and initiatives

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in external communications and employee engagement gained within for example global, listed, large-scale, industrial companies

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills, comfortable working with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams

• Ability to operate under pressure, managing multiple priorities with agility

• Solid business understanding, ability to support the company’s strategy implementation and performance

• Strong experience in leading teams and cross-functional projects to successful completion

• A collaborative way of working combined with a proactive, hands-on and energetic approach

• Flexible, positive, and responsible attitude

• Safety-oriented mindset

• Excellent writing skills, fluency in both Finnish and English

This is a full-time permanent position based in Espoo, Neste’s headquarters. You will report to the Communications Director.

Reasons to join

• Meaningful and rewarding work: A wide range of interesting and high-impact tasks and projects in a dynamic business environment

• A collaborative team: Work alongside a great team and nice colleagues who foster an open, supportive, and friendly workplace culture.

• Commitment to your well-being: Our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities by offering benefits for sports and culture.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request on 4 January 2026 at the latest.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please contact Susanna Sieppi, Communications Director, at +358 50 458 4156 on 22 December 9-10 am or 29 December 9-10 am (EET).

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. The recruitment process will include interviews and an aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste is an international, growing company in the constantly developing energy sector. We are known as the pioneer in innovating renewable alternatives to fossil-based fuels. Today, we are the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel enabling our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. We have three business areas; Renewable Products, Oil Products and Marketing & Services, and our revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion in 2024.

If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career path with a leader in the field of renewable fuels, apply today.