Internal Communication Coordinator

About the role

The Internal Communication Coordinator will support the EMEA Development Centre (EDC) by ensuring employees are well‑informed, engaged, and aligned with Daikin’s objectives. Working from the DENV R&D Center in Ghent, you will help strengthen collaboration and community spirit across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and publish the EDC Newsletter and Newsflashes, delivering timely updates on achievements and initiatives.
• Organise onboarding activities, including Newcomer Days, site visits and introductory sessions, continuously improving the newcomer experience.
• Plan and support product launch events and internal showcases that highlight innovation and teamwork.
• Maintain and enhance the EDC intranet, ensuring information is accessible and transparent.
• Develop dedicated SharePoint platforms (e.g., sustainability, cybersecurity) to centralise key content.
• Collaborate with external partners such as universities to boost employer branding.
• Assist in organising external visits and events at the Ghent site in partnership with other departments.
• Coordinate ‘Fun at Daikin’ initiatives to foster a vibrant workplace culture.
• Support training activities, including the creation of e‑learning materials.
• Act as the main liaison with Corporate Communications, co‑creating content for broader channels.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in internal communications, event management or a similar role is a strong advantage.
• Strong organisational and project‑management abilities, capable of handling multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• SharePoint
• Intranet platforms
• Content Management Systems