Director, Communications

The FEI is looking for a Director, Communications on a 100% basis. The position is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the start date is to be agreed.

Director, Communications

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Commercial, Marketing & Communications Department, the Director, Communications role is responsible for defining, leading and delivering the FEI’s global communications strategy, with the primary objective of protecting, maintaining and strengthening equestrian sport’s social licence to operate worldwide, as well as its standing within the Olympic and Paralympic ecosystem.

The role combines senior strategic leadership with a strong hands-on contribution. The Director, Communications is expected to be personally involved in issue analysis, drafting, messaging, briefing and decision-making, working alongside a lean communications team in a highly scrutinised environment where equine welfare, integr...