Director of Communications

The Director
- Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and leading the Group's corporate communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful communication across internal and external audiences.

The role will strengthen the Group's corporate reputation, support executive leadership communications, enhance employee engagement and ensure consistent positioning of the organisation across key stakeholders, media and communication channels.

Working closely with the Group CEO, senior leadership, HR, Investor Relations, Government Relations, Marketing and other business functions, the Director will lead the development and execution of communications programmes that support the Group's strategic priorities, transformation agenda and corporate identity.

• Develop and implement the Group-wide corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives and corporate priorities.
• Establish communication frameworks, standards and governance across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure consistent corporate messaging, positioning and tone of voice across internal and external channels.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies for key business priorities, announcements and organisational developments.
• Continuously assess communication effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen the Group's corporate profile and reputation.

• Act as a trusted communications advisor to the Group CEO and senior leadership team.
• Develop executive speeches, key messages, presentations, briefing notes, leadership communications and talking points.
• Support senior executives with communication planning for major announcements, events, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop leadership communication programmes that strengthen visibility, alignment and connection across the organisation.

• Lead the Group's external communications strategy and media relations programme.
• Build and maintain relationships with key local, regional and international media outlets and journalists.
• Develop press releases, corporate announcements, media statements, articles, interviews and other external communications.
• Coordinate media interviews and opportunities for senior executives.
• Monitor media coverage and external sentiment relating to the Group and its key business activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the Group's profile across relevant industry, business and corporate platforms.

• Develop and oversee the Group's internal communications strategy to ensure employees are informed, aligned and connected to organisational priorities.
• Lead communications around major business developments, transformation initiatives, organisational changes and strategic priorities.
• Develop CEO and leadership communications, town halls, employee campaigns, newsletters and other internal communication initiatives.
• Work closely with HR and Employee Engagement teams to strengthen employee communication and organisational alignment.
• Ensure communication is appropriately tailored to different employee groups and business units.

• Develop and maintain corporate communications and issues-management frameworks.
• Lead communications planning for sensitive issues, business disruptions, organisational changes and reputational matters.
• Prepare holding statements, Q&A, briefing documents and communication plans for potential issues.
• Monitor emerging reputational risks and provide timely advice to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and accurate communication during critical situations.

• Oversee corporate content across the Group's website, social media and other digital communication channels.
• Establish content standards and ensure consistent corporate messaging across platforms.
• Work with relevant teams to develop impactful digital content, campaigns, corporate stories and leadership communications.
• Monitor digital engagement and communication performance and use insights to improve content and channel effectiveness.

• Ensure communications are aligned with the Group's corporate identity, brand guidelines and strategic positioning.
• Support the development of corporate narratives around the Group's business, transformation, sustainability, innovation and growth agenda.
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