Corporate Communications Manager

Purpose & Impact
This position requires strong strategic communication capability to shape and deliver corporate narratives that strengthen reputation, brand trust and stakeholder engagement across markets.
The individual applies integrated, customer‑centric communication skills to ensure clear, consistent and impactful storytelling across all channels. Through trusted, meaningful and engaging communications, they actively support the Group’s vision, values and O+O (Offline + Online) ambition — ultimately putting a smile on customers’ faces.

Core Capabilities You Will Apply Daily
1.Strategic Communication & Brand Stewardship:

• Design and execute integrated corporate communication strategies that enhance brand reputation, credibility and stakeholder connection across diverse markets.
• Translate business strategy, values and priorities into clear, compelling narratives that work across physical and digital touchpoints.

2.Multi‑Channel Communication Excellence:

•  Orchestrate a broad range of communication channels, including media relations, public relations, social media, internal publications, websites, presentations, reports, crisis communications and large‑scale events.
• Maintain a strong customer mindset, ensuring every message and channel reinforces trust, relevance and engagement.

3.High‑Impact Content Creation:

• Craft and elevate high‑quality content such as speeches, presentations, articles and social posts.
• Apply a data‑driven, analytical approach to refine messaging effectiveness, optimise reach, and build brand awareness across corporate platforms.
  

4.O+O Storytelling & Digital Fluency:

• Shape communications that actively support an O+O business model, connecting physical retail experiences with digital platforms in a seamless, coherent way.
• Leverage insights and performance data to continuously improve content relevance and impact.
  

5.Event, Media & Community Engagement:

• Plan and deliver complex, large‑scale global events, media engagements and community initiatives with precision and impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, demonstrating partnership and “ways of working” excellence across the Group.
  

6.Reputation, Media & Issues Management:

• Manage internal and external communications, including press releases, media liaison and crisis response, ensuring timely, consistent and aligned messaging.
• Build and sustain trusted relationships with media, partners and key stakeholders to reinforce credibility and reputation.
  

7.Team Leadership & Delivery:

• Develop people capability by coaching, mentoring and guiding team members to deliver at a high standard.
• Coordinate internal and external resources effectively to deliver outcomes at pace and quality.

What This Role Suits in You
You are someone who consistently demonstrates:
1.Analytical Precision & Follow‑Through:

• You evaluate decisions methodically, seek complete information, and follow through rigorously to ensure quality and consistency.

2.Evidence‑Based Problem Solving:

• You diagnose issues objectively, use data and insights to form viewpoints, and make sound, reasoned decisions.
  

3.Influential Communication:

• You read underlying motivations, adapt your style to different audiences, and communicate with clarity, persuasion and authenticity.
  

4.Collaborative Energy:

• You actively seek external perspectives, build useful networks, and energise collaboration across teams andpartners.

5.Creative & Forward‑Looking Thinking:

• You challenge conventional approaches, spot opportunities in change, and explore innovative ways to strengthen communication impact.

What Drives Success in This Role
Success depends on consistently demonstrating:

• Strong prioritisation and execution skills, managing complexity in a fast‑moving environment.
• High attention to detail, while balancing multiple deliverables and maintaining quality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for senior leaders, media, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Trust‑based relationship building, influencing across cultures, markets and functions.
• People leadership and collaboration capability, aligning teams and partners behind shared outcomes.

 

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.