Job Description
Role Summary
- The Lead, Corporate Communications will establish and lead the Corporate Communications function from the ground up.
- The role will be responsible for executing the Groups communications strategy, managing internal and external communications, and safeguarding corporate reputation.
- This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a communications professional capable of building systems, executing independently, and collaborating effectively with external strategic partners.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Function Setup
- Establish the Corporate Communications function, including internal processes, workflows, and comm unication protocols.
- Implement corporate communications strategies and frameworks developed
- Maintain consistent brand voice, messaging, and communications standards across the Group.
Internal Communications
- Manage internal communications, including executive messaging. staff announcements, and change communications.
- Draft and disseminate internal memos, notices, and leadership communications in line with approved guidelines.
- Support emp10P2e engagement and culture-building initiatives.
External Communications & Media
- Execute extemal communications activities, including press releases, corporate statements, and stakeholder communications.
- Serve as a day-to-day liaison for media enquiries, escalating issues as required in line with agreed protocols.
- Support media relations and reputation management initiatives
Stakeholder & Crisis Communications
- Support executive management with stakeholder communications.
- Execute crisis communications responses in coordination with executive leadership.
- Prepare briefing notes, Q&As and key messages as required.
Collaboration & Govemance
- Ensure adherence to communications strategy and standards.
- Provide regular updates, reports, and insights to management
- Manage extemal vendors and service providers as required
Requirements
- Minimum of 5—6 years' experience In corporate communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with or alongside external consultants or agencies.
- Ability to operate effectively in a newly established function.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies
- Strategic execution
- Collaboration and accountability
- Strong communication judgment