Communication Specialist - 60% to 80%

About the job

About us

At VAROPreem, we believe in the power of energy. Energy enables our company to be mobile, connected and innovative.

VAROPreem offers a variety of products such as diesel and petrol, domestic heating oil, fuel oil and more. The priority of our energy business is to continue operating safely and reliably, to reduce carbon intensity and to ensure the essential energy security for our customers.

Our refinery in Cressier (NE) is an important energy supplier in Switzerland, providing the national market with high-quality products. Our employees challenge industry standards daily to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions.

About the position

As a Communication Specialist, you play a key role in developing and enhancing the image of the Manufacturing Hub in Cressier. You actively contribute to strengthening its image, increasing its visibility and fostering employee engagement across the site.

You ensure the dissemination of clear, coherent and tailored messages to each stakeholder: media, authorities, local residents, visitors and employees. Thanks to your expertise, you create lasting trust and promote the site’s initiatives.

Positioned at the heart of the organisation, you also play a strategic interface role between the Cressier site management team and the corporation. You thus ensure alignment and coherence of communication actions, while taking local specificities into account.

Responsibilities

Act as the communication contact point for the Cressier site, in connection with the group communication team.

Define and deploy the site communication strategy, enhancing visibility, impact and message coherence.

Be the preferred contact for authorities and regional media.

Organise site visits for external stakeholders, ensuring interactive and engaging experiences.

Ensure consistency of visual identity and update materials (website, photos, videos).

Advise management on messaging, positioning and communication approaches.

Participate in crisis communication management in coordination with the management team and the corporation.

Adapt and relay corporate messages.

Strengthen engagement and understanding of site issues in collaboration with teams (HR, HSSE, operations).

Develop and manage internal communication channels (screens, intranet, local content).

Manage local sponsorship activities in line with the company strategy.

Contribute to cross-functional projects (e.g. visual identity evolution, major site events).

Qualifications

Higher education (Bachelor or Master) in communication, journalism or public relations.

At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in an industrial environment.

Excellent command of French and English; German is an asset.

Proficiency with digital tools, including media and graphic design software, as well as excellent skills with common office tools.

Good understanding or strong interest in the industrial sector and its challenges.

Knowledge of public affairs at regional (NE) and national levels, with a good understanding of stakeholders.

About you

You are an influential communicator, capable of delivering clear and engaging messages.

You excel at building trustful relationships with diverse interlocutors.

With strategic listening skills, you quickly understand issues and adapt your approach.

Proactive, you demonstrate a strong spirit of initiative and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Rigorous and creative, you combine high standards, innovation and impact.

Results-oriented, you turn ideas into concrete and measurable actions.

What we offer

A key and visible role at the heart of a strategic industrial site.

A stimulating environment combining industrial, human and institutional challenges.

Varied interactions (management, employees, media, authorities).

The opportunity to contribute to large-scale and high-visibility projects.

A dynamic, collaborative and locally rooted working environment.

Attractive working conditions and top-level social benefits.

Interested in joining us?

Please send us your application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas and work certificates).

Application deadline: 30 June 2026

For more information about this position, please contact: Ariane Girard, 032 758 62 13