Executive Assistant, Corporate Communications

Job description / Role

The Corporate Communications Executive Assistant will assist in implementing the firm’s corporate communications strategy that helps achieve business objectives and strengthen its reputation globally. The successful candidate will join a busy and dynamic team of three, based in Bahrain and London The role will involve both administrative and functional responsibilities, predominantly focusing on providing support to the Global Head of Corporate Communications.

This role is best suited to an energetic, enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual who is interested working within a busy and exciting corporate communications function at a leading financial institution. The role may also involve some travel.

Responsibilities:
- Performing comprehensive administrative and secretarial tasks including, but not limited to typing, taking dictation, telephone reception, email preparation and sending, the arrangement of travel schedules and formalities, appointment and calendar management, filing, document copying, and other administrative duties, as required
- Preparing expense reports, maintaining accurate records and compiling reports
- Assisting in the design and production of charts, graphs, notebooks, briefing materials and other communication aids as directed
- Support the Global Head of Corporate Communications in managing communications/ PR agencies to ensure effective delivery of world-class communications at a competitive cost
- Assisting in designing and producing effective communications materials, in particular press releases and media materials
- Assisting with event management, organizing logistics, schedules and taking a proactive approach towards the management of these events
- Assisting in the support of maintaining digital platforms including the Intranet, website and social media sites as required..
- Undertaking corporate communications duties that may be assigned from time to time. And any other special projects and assignments as required

Requirements

- Degree from a reputable university, preferably in communications and marketing
- Minimum experience of 5 years in a similar role within the financial services sector or at a branding/ public relations firm.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written in English and Arabic(desirable)
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task and manage priorities working in a fast paced environment
- A can-do attitude with strong relationship building skills
- Familiarity with Social Media is essential for the role.

About the Company

Established in 1996, Clarendon Parker Bahrain is an International Recruitment Specialist Consultancy based in Bahrains Seef Business District. We specialise in mid to senior level professional, managerial, technical recruitment and staffing solutions in Bahrain and beyond. Our multinational team of consultants are experienced professionals within the fields they represent. Each consultant brings strong industry links and knowledge to better understand your business requirements. We know the market and we know our candidates!

Our team of dedicated consultants specialise in the following industries:

Accounting, Finance & Banking Logistics & Customer Service Secretarial & Administration Human Resources & Recruitment Engineering & Construction IT/Telecom Marketing & PR Oil and Gas

The current range of services includes permanent and temporary recruitment, recruitment advertising campaigns, employee satisfaction surveys, state-of-the-art web-based recruitment technology and HR consulting services relating to recruitment processes and activities.