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Job description / Role
Alshaya's corporate communications team is expanding to reflect the company's dynamic growth. With opportunities for experienced communicators at senior, manager and executive level, we are looking for talented individuals who want to play a role in shaping and building the reputation of one of the world's leading retail franchise operators. Internal and external communications roles are both on the agenda, and successful candidates will be part of a strategic team that understands what content and channels will build stakeholder and customer awareness, both about Alshaya and the brands we operate.
As part of an expanding team, our Communications Manager specialise in either internal or external communications.
The internal communications team is focused on building employee engagement to support enhanced business performance. The team works at a corporate level, and with individual brands, to optimise communications to colleagues and to build an effective flow of news and information, both at brand level and across the wider business.
Our external communications team is focused on helping our brand teams to optimise media coverage. Acting as communications business partners, they develop relationships with the media and review all content and media engagement plans to ensure the effective reach and quality of brand messaging and media relations activities, consistent with Alshaya policies and guidelines.
Requirements
In both areas we look for candidates with a relevant degree at least 8 years' communications experience, excellent planning, writing and editing skills and a collaborative working style. This is a fast-paced division so the ability to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines is essential.
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.