Communications Business Partner - Conglomerate

The company is a BSE listed conglomerate with multiple divisions into lifesciences. Looking for candidates only from manufacturing sector.

POSITION PURPOSE:

- The Communications Business Partner Corporate advises the business organization in all strategic and conceptual aspects of issues in communications in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka)

- He/she is responsible for integrated, holistic topic management and drives the corporate reputation with regards to all relevant target groups

- He/she acts as a strategic issues communications expert and as the single key interface to the business organization

- He/she is the subject matter expert and spokesperson and is responsible for issue and crisis communication across all businesses

- He/she is responsible for driving the PR agency

- He/she reports directly to the Head of Communications & PAS in the country/country group

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides comprehensive advice to the organization on all aspects of issues/crisis communications and assists in setting strategic direction.

- Develops local communication strategies and concepts (including those for CSR communications) based on business requirements and global communication strategy

- Manages topics holistically and develops integrated communication plans, content and activities for all relevant target groups and channels

- Translates Corporate business topics into messages relevant to target audiences

- Manages issues & crisis in coordination with Communications Business Partners of respective functions

- Facilitates thought leadership to manage overall reputation of the business

- Acts as a spokesperson to media and other stakeholders on topics related to Corporate reputation, Issues & Crisis Communications and CSR

- Leads and drives the PR agency for optimum results

WHO YOU ARE:

- Education - A masters or equivalent in comms/PR/MBA. English language fluency in spoken and written, in addition to fluency in the local language(s) is a must

Skills/experiences :

- Minimum of 15 years of related professional experience in positions of responsibility in major corporations with an international scope

- Degree in Communications or related field highly desirable

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Strong in relationship building with relevant external and internal stakeholder groups

- Expertise in translating business goals into impactful strategies and their implementation

- A comprehensive understanding of traditional/digital media and significant experience determining the appropriate media mix

- Ability to influence stakeholders

- High level of agility and ability to stay calm under pressure

- Successfully embraces and drives change