Senior Manager, Strategic Communications

Overview

An established organisation is looking for a seasoned communications expert to lead its strategic communications division, advancing initiatives that bolster brand presence, enhance stakeholder connections, and uphold the organisation's reputation. This role offers a unique chance to build and guide a growing communications team while collaborating with senior leadership to craft influential communication strategies aligned with long-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aimed at boosting brand awareness, reinforcing the organisation's position, and promoting primary business objectives.
• Lead the conceptualization and delivery of strategic communication campaigns to highlight organisational successes, thought leadership, and major programs across diverse communication platforms.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to maintain consistent messaging, enhance cooperation, and ensure unified communication throughout business units and departments.
• Offer strategic advice to senior leaders concerning media relations, reputation management, stakeholder communications, and sensitive matters.
• Supervise the creation of superior content for digital channels, publications, leadership addresses, events, and external outreach efforts.
• Implement editorial oversight and uphold brand guidelines to guarantee uniformity, quality, and integrity in all communication assets and campaigns.
• Administer communication budgets and manage external agencies and creative collaborators to achieve impactful campaigns while maximizing resource efficiency.
• Lead and mentor a growing communications team, cultivating an environment of teamwork, innovation, and ongoing development.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in strategic or corporate communications, including leadership or managerial roles.
• Proven track record in crafting integrated communication strategies, managing organisation-wide campaigns, and engaging senior stakeholders in complex settings.
• Exceptional skills in writing, storytelling, editorial work, and presentations, with expertise in media relations, digital communication, and brand management.
• Strong abilities in project management, stakeholder liaison, and vendor supervision capable of juggling multiple priorities effectively.
• A forward-thinking, cooperative leadership approach complemented by sound judgment, commercial insight, and the capacity to balance strategic planning with operational execution.

Additional Information

Applicants should submit their CV in Word format directly via email to the recruiter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5 business days. By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information through secure recruitment technologies, including AI tools, for various recruitment-related purposes. Further details can be found in the organisation's Privacy Policy. EA License Number: 16S8131. Recruiter License Number: R1104469.