Communications Manager

Company Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

• This role is not open to relocation. Only candidates who have residency and right to work in the Isle of Man can be considered.

As part of the Country Brand and Marketing team, grow and contribute to the bank/ BU reputation, brand, and image, through Public Relations activities. By building media/PR relationships and leveraging PR/media knowledge and experience, drive positive and proactive media/ brand and reputation outcomes for the bank / BU. Develop and implement all internal communication plans in line with BU strategy and overall employee value proposition.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: 

• First Degree - Communication, Public Relations

Experience Required :

• 5 - 7 years 
• Experience of Public Relations in the financial services industry, with proven
  experience of developing and executing PR campaigns, in dealing with diverse
  media stakeholders / outlets and in interacting with the media and working with a
  broad range of stakeholders in the PR environment is advantageous, including
  government agencies and investors.
• 1 - 2 years 
• Experience in communication campaign planning, development, and implementation
  essential, working in a project environment, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines
  in a fast-paced environment and cross-functionally with teams to align marketing
  efforts with overall business goals.

Key Outputs :

• Develop compelling Public Relations (PR) and communication plans to drive positive media coverage
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop PR opportunities that will build brand and reputation in country
• Craft press releases that convey the appropriate strategic messaging and prepare media kits
• Take ownership of responses to media inquiries and requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure adherence to all policy and procedure which informs and governs Public Relations and relations with outside
  stakeholders

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Generating Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Team Working
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Taking Action
• Thinking Positively
• Pursuing Goals
• Embracing Change
• Interacting with People
• Showing Composure

Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of Financial Services
• Brand and Product Activations
• Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement
• Brand Reputation Management
• Creating Effective Branded Experiences
• Internal Communication Channels
• Media and Public Relations
• Measuring Marketing and Communication
• Write Effective Communications
• Writing and Editing

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