Communications Lead

What we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Communications who will be responsible for setting out a strategic and comprehensive communications plan and driving its coherent delivery across internal and external communication media. This role will drive communications strategies across our different business units.

What does the job involve

• Global Communications
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and develop an overarching company communications strategy and objectives aligned with company vision and values.
  • Design and implement strategic communication plans tailored to each SBU ensuring consistency and alignment with corporate messaging.
  • Develop and monitor communications calendar manage communications committees to align and receive prompt feedback on plans.
  • Develop and execute internal communication strategies to engage employees foster a sense of belonging and align teams with company goals and initiatives..
  • Drive digital and social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across relevant platforms.
  • Monitor social media channels analyze metrics and adapt strategies to optimize reach and impact.
• Brand Management
  • Define and articulate the companys brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms. Work with all stakeholders to strengthen the Companys brand identity awareness and consistency.
  • Oversee the preparation of all communications material and work in collaboration with the marketing team and other functions to ensure consistency of message and alignment of content.
  • Be the brand champion. Develop systems to ensure quality control and conduct periodic quality control activities on all communications.
• Media Relations and Public Affairs
  • Develop and deliver a winning PR strategy and work closely with external agencies to plan and deliver proactive media relations campaigns as well as work with them to react to emerging news stories when required.
  • Provide editorial support where required and in some cases project manage the delivery of publications to ensure a consistency of message whilst maintaining the individuality of each publication according to its audience.
  • Serve as internal editor managing the publication process ensuring alignment with overall communications strategy.
  • Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members influencers and community leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in corporate communications / public relations or related role with a proven track in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies.
• Verifiable track record and respectable standing in the Nigeria media space
• Experienced communications generalist with exposure to internal and external communications either inhouse or agency
• Experience delivering 360 external and employee communications programmes
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience managing crisis and issues
• Experience writing editing and producing written communications for targeted audiences.
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to present both qualitative and quantitative information in a clear concise and persuasive manner to all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including facilitation business writing listening.
• Excellent organization and project management skills; strong attention to detail and quality output.
• Experience managing both internal and external stakeholders. Practiced in developing working relationships and networks at all levels with high impact and influence in a collaborative environment
• First Degree in a related field from a reputable institution.

Benefits

• Package includes guaranteed take home
• 20 days holidays public holidays
• Enhanced Parental Family Leave 60 days paid Maternity Leave and 20 days paid
• Paternity Leave. Our Adoption Leave policy follows the similar arrangements.
• 12 days paid Sick Leave
• Health Insurance or Medical Allowance
• Robust Learning and Development Opportunities
• Teambuilding activities and social events
• Amazing team culture!