Head, Corporate Communications

Responsibilities:

Internal Communications:

• Define and execute Internal communications strategy and policies.
• Ensure communication of the department’s strategic direction and objectives to all staff.
• Contribute to the overall achievement of the organization’s mission & vision through effective staff engagement.
• Responsible for executive staff profiling and management on internal channels
• Ensure that individual/teamwork and attitude reflect the tenets of the organisations culture and values.
• Keep abreast of global best practices and make recommendations on how they impact the unit’s role.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Develop a strategic plan for ensuring staff alignment with management.
• Support in the planning and development of annual Marketing and Communications activities for the Group
• Enforce brand consistency on all internal channels and platforms Sponsorship, Events, and CSR
• Develop a robust and effective execution roadmap for events management (Strategy)
• Create and plan event(s) to foster networking opportunities.
• Determine strategic opportunities for success that may include sponsorships, speaking engagements, roundtable discussions, breakout, innovative sessions, and more,
• Collaborate and coordinate with subsidiaries in the planning and production of events and sponsorships as applied for each business May 2023
• Maintain a group-wide calendar of events and sponsorship activities,
• Implement a system that enables mid- and long-term planning and effective execution of events and sponsorship for the company
• Manage a group-wide calendar of activities and events to ensure harmony and efficiency.
• Ensure appropriate branding at all events
• Source and promote opportunities to drive awareness, and sales opportunities, and improve brand perception to strengthen Unified Payments’ image.
• Plan, organize, and drive various CRS initiatives for the enhancement of the Group’s performance, including timely disclosure of our CRS performance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and execute CRS programs as well as conduct periodic assessments to determine outcomes and effectiveness.
• Maintain the security of all information entrusted with you, and ensure full compliance with all principles and policies in the U P Handbook
• Any other related responsibilities are required as assigned. 

Public Relations:

• Write and distribute Press Releases
• Organize media parleys and maintain good media relations for the organization
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR periodic PR reports
• Prevent, mitigate, and manage PR issues.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or any other related field Relevant professional membership is desirable.
• 10 years of quality experience in a similar role.
• Highly developed attention to detail Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Understand global principles and practices for this role Able to drive events outcomes with end-to-end technology.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Enterprise tools Good knowledge and understanding of general marketing concepts.
• Prior experience managing a team is important.
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills Good writing and presentation skills.