Regional Communications PR Manager
Forte ICT
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Ref: KP745-62
Forte ICT

The Role


The Role


Regional Communications KSA PR Manager

The Business Context is:

The development of a new, fully aligned global communications function to support the Company business ambition of doubling the size of the company while reducing the environmental imprint

The development of a single, global communications strategy and plan

Increased interface and ‘joined-up thinking’ across the Company brand, sustainability, marketing, communications and other relevant functions

Communications as part of the Company annual planning cycle

To implement the strategy of ‘inspiring advocacy through dialogue and action’ across all stakeholder groups to develop the Company reputation as ‘a strong, growing, responsible company that engages me personally’

A focus on four key themes to make the Company famous: Business Performance; Brands & Innovation; Sustainable Living and Great Place, Great People

Measure the effectiveness of communications in building reputation of the Company brand

As part of the newly created global communications strategy, planning and message function, this role will contribute to:

Developing and delivering an integrated communications planning capability based on a single global strategy

The development of KPIs for global communications output and delivery against them

Ensuring that all activities and messages are phased and aligned within an agreed plan and timescale

Building a globally aligned team with a sense of common purpose

Requirements


Requirements


Key Skills:

Stakeholder management and knowledge
Strategic Issues Management expertise
Lobbying and Advocacy campaigning

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years experience in a Communications Role and/or External/Public affairs
• A team player with a global mindset who is willing to work across communications disciplines, geographies and functions.
• Strong experience as a Communications Manager within the FMCG sector;
• Network of established external contacts with political, industry and academic key opinion formers;
• Experience at regional or local level in External Affairs.

About the Company


About the Company


Forte ICT is a value added human capital consultancy founded by likeminded people with 40 years recruitment or industry related experience between them. We strongly believe that “making the right choices” for both our clients and candidates alike throughout the recruitment process based on the highest level of professionalism and integrity is at the heart of what we do.

Any professional partnership requires understanding, empathy and shared values. We know that people are just as important as the process. In developing an open and transparent partnership, we focus on building respect and trust that leads to such a thorough understanding of your requirements that we become your most effective advocates.

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