Head Corporate Communication & Branding

Full Job Description

Job Summary: - The Head of Corporate Communication and Branding is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization's communication strategies and branding initiatives. They play a crucial role in shaping and maintaining a company's reputation and enhancing its brand image.

Reports To: - Group CHRO

Key Responsibilities

Some key responsibilities of the Head of Corporate Communication and Branding may include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies to articulate the company's message internally and externally.
• Creating and managing the brand identity and ensuring brand consistency across all channels and platforms.
• Leading the development and execution of integrated marketing communication plans.
• Managing all aspects of corporate public relations, including media relations, crisis communications, and public affairs.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, customers, business partners, and the media.
• Monitoring industry trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and make strategic recommendations.
• Building and leading a high-performing team, including hiring, training, and mentoring communication and branding professionals.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as sales, human resources, and legal, to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.
• Managing the company's social media presence and online reputation.
• Measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of communication and branding initiatives and making adjustments as necessary.
• Requirements for this role typically include a bachelor's or master's degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Candidates should have previous experience in a senior leadership role within communications, branding, or marketing.
• Excellent communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.
• Review the governance standards and operational protocols for the sign-off on all corporate communications to ensure that compliance is maintained, and brand guidelines are adhered to.

Qualifications & Key Requirements: -

• Graduate and MBA with 15-20 years of experience in Corporate Communication with large corporates
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly research oriented and good with data management
• Presentation skills – articulate clearly and capable of converting multiple data points into dashboards to aid decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and executive presence.
• Trusted professional with the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders
• Proven track record of providing strategic communications advice to senior leaders
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills, and the ability to deliver high quality work under pressure
• Strong writing skills and a demonstrated ability to develop influential materials for both internal and external audiences
• Ability to work independently and problem solving capabilities