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