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Job description / Role
Head of Internal Communications - Kuwait
Alshaya is an industry-leading retail business operating over 70 international retail brands. Consistent, compelling communication is an essential part of our ongoing success, not only to ensure that our customers are informed and engaged, but also to ensure that our 46,000+ employees, across our stores and offices in MENA are kept up-to-date on business and brand news.
We are looking for a strategic leader to head up the internal communications team within the Corporate Communications function. This team is responsible for ensuring office and store based teams across multiple markets understand and engage with our vision, values and dynamic business goals.
Requirements
We are looking for more than just knowledge of communications strategies, channel development and content delivery. You will bring extensive experience and knowledge of fast-paced, multi-geography environments to lead, coach and develop a team of internal communications managers and specialists. Our business is growing year on year and as such this role will be integral to change management and employee engagement.
This role provides an opportunity for an established senior leader in internal communications to drive team and functional performance through innovation whilst delivering business goals.
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.