About this role
Mission To give the region a dedicated communications partner - protecting brand visibility and corporate reputation locally while keeping employees and stakeholders connected to the wider business through timely, relevant communication. Main accountabilities
Internal communications & engagement
• Cascade Group and regional communication initiatives. • Actively identify and develop regional communication opportunities (success stories and business updates). • Safeguard brand and messaging for organisational updates, events and engagement activities.
Stakeholder partnership & support
• Build strong relationships with, and support, regional leaders with communication planning and execution. • Contribute to PMI phases of acquisitions with onboarding communications, including the development of collateral. • Advise stakeholders on communication approaches, messaging, and channel selection.
External communications & media relations
• Distribute approved press releases through the official channels. • Spot opportunities for, and develop content for media interviews, advertorials, and corporate publications. • Coordinate external communication activities with regional leadership, Group Communications, and relevant business stakeholders. • Help safeguard consistent application of corporate messaging and brand guidelines.
Social media & digital communications
• Develop regional content for social media channels and coordinate content planning and publishing. • Digital fluency - help monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve reach and engagement across social and digital channels. • Support regional content management across digital channels and platforms.
Brand stewardship & communication excellence
• Ensure communications align with brand standards and governance principles. • Apply communication best practices, templates and guidelines. • Support the measurement and continuous improvement of communication activities. • Stay informed about communication trends, tools, and emerging technologies. Experience & Education
• Education - bachelor's or master's degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field (or equivalent by experience). • Experience - 3-5 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations, or related fields. • Communication & stakeholder skills - Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills; strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with senior leaders and C-level stakeholders; hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented mindset; strong organisational and project management skills. • Digital & Systems Experience with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. Experience with CRM systems, Meltwater and Agora Pulse is an advantage. • Language skills - Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, principals, and other stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators
• Effectiveness of regional communication campaigns. • Employee engagement and communication reach. • Timeliness and quality of communication deliverables. • Media coverage and external visibility. • Social media engagement and content performance. • Stakeholder satisfaction.