Corporate Communications Manager

Role Purpose:

Reporting to Head of Corporate Communications, the Corporate Communications Manager is a strategic role responsible for developing and executing corporate communication strategies that enhance AS Watson’s reputation, brand, and stakeholder engagement across markets. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, the role ensures consistent, impactful storytelling across all channels while supporting the Group’s vision and values, ultimately putting a smile on customers’ faces through trusted, meaningful and engaging communications.

A typical day in this Role:

• Overseeing a broad spectrum of corporate communication channels and activities, including media relations, public relations, social media, newsletters, websites, presentations, reports, crisis management and large-scale events, with a strong customer‑focused mindset across all touchpoints.
• Developing and executing integrated communication strategies to enhance AS Watson’s corporate brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement, supporting an O+O (Offline + Online) business model that connects physical and digital platforms seamlessly
• Leading high‑quality content creation such as speeches, presentations, articles and social media content, applying a scientific and data‑driven approach to optimise messaging effectiveness and brand awareness across corporate websites and social platform.
• Planning, organising and managing the Group’s global and large‑scale events, community projects and media engagements, while working in close partnership with cross‑functional teams, demonstrating collaboration as our way of working.
• Managing internal and external communications, including press releases, media relations and crisis communications, ensuring timely, consistent and aligned messaging.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with media, business partners and key stakeholders to strengthen brand reputation and trust.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the Corporate Communications team, and coordinating with external resources to deliver projects effectively and achieve communication objectives.

This job is a good fit for You if:

• You are a DETAILER.  You deliberate fully before making decisions and will need to see all the facts before reaching a conclusion. You follow up rigorously.
• You are a PROBLEM SOLVER.  You make decisions based on evidence-based opinions.
• You are a COMMUNICATOR.  You have an ability to pick up on people’s underlying motivations and these insights makes you persuasive and inspiring.
• You are a COLLABORATOR.  You explore outside resources and develop contacts that may be helpful to the team. You are high energy and outgoing.
• You are an INNOVATOR.  You will not be constrained by the past, instead viewing challenges as opportunities to change direction and explore what's ‘new and different’.

Success will depend on:

• Strong organisational and time management capabilities, with the ability to prioritise effectively and deliver in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail while managing multiple projects concurrently and maintaining high quality standards.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling and impactful messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust, influence and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective people leadership and collaboration skills, including the ability to guide a team, partner cross‑functionally and align resources to achieve shared goals.
  

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the AS Watson Group.