Assistant Manager – Internal Communications

Job description / Role

Assistant Manager – Internal Communications – (Banking - Corporate Communications) – Kuwait.

Role:

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communication Division, you will develop and execute the Bank’s overall Internal Communication Plans; ensuring Employees of the Bank are kept well informed and motivated; via communicating through several Channels; such as a Staff Website/Intranet, Email Bulletins, Social Media and regular Newsletters. Produce and deliver Messages and Campaigns on behalf of Senior Management, to facilitating two-way dialogue and developing the Communication skills of the Banks Employees and participants.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Internal Communications Plans and Engagement Strategy, ensuring that Business Goals, Initiatives and People News are communicated effectively to Employees.
• Deliver end-to-end Internal Engagement Plans and Campaigns to inspire and engage Employees.
• Create and deliver high quality Creative Communication Material/Content through your own work and working with other internal and external Teams/Partners.
• Ensuring the most effective Channels and Tactics are used within stand-alone and on-going Communications so communication is clear and aligned with Banks Business Strategy.
• Act as a Trusted Advisor to the Communications Director, CEO, ExCo, Senior Leadership Team and others.
• Manage the delivery of any Conferences, including delivery of the Events for Employees and the Content.
• Build and foster relationships across Business Functions and Office/Branch Locations to ensure employees are engaged and informed no matter where they are based.
• Manage and enhance Internal Communications Channels, including the Company Website and share Company News in an engaging way through Communications Tools.
• Drive a Listening Culture and build Feedback Mechanisms into Internal Communications to enable Employees to have an opportunity for dialogue.
• Work closely with HR and other Senior Leaders across the Business to drive Employer Brand Strategy and Employee Value Proposition.
• Build a strong working relationship with Members of and participate in any Colleague Forum Meetings.
• Oversee the Bank’s Philanthropic Programme, including Charity Partnerships and Employee Activities such as local and international Volunteering opportunities.
• Participate in any Group-wide Campaigns by the Communications & Marketing Team.

Requirements

Requirements / Knowledge and Experience:

• 7 years relevant experience in a Strategic Communications role, ideally in-house with a Bank, with a focus on Internal Communications.
• Demonstrably successful record of accomplishment in a similar role in Private Sector and specifically Banking or Consulting firms.
• Experience in managing Senior Stakeholders within a Business.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in both English and Arabic.
• Experience with Social Media and Communications Tools and Databases.
• Manages multiple Projects and Tasks effectively, Plans well so deadlines are met and quality output is maintained, with minimal resources.
• Able to work effectively and productively with Internal Stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Kuwaiti Nationals.

If suitable and interested in this excellent opportunity, please forward updated CV’s in word.doc format to for review. Alternatively, should you know anyone suitable and interested, please kindly refer across. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5-7 working days.

About the Company

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