Regional Communications Manager

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.