Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager

About the role

The organisation is looking for a strategic, communication-focused public relations leader to oversee corporate communications, public image and stakeholder engagement. The role develops PR strategies, strengthens brand reputation, manages media relationships and ensures consistent communication internally and externally, working closely with senior leadership, marketing teams, business units and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the public relations and corporate communications strategy, and establish consistent brand messaging and communication standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media organisations, industry publications and key stakeholders.
• Oversee press releases, media statements, corporate announcements, speeches and official communications, and manage media enquiries and interview arrangements.
• Plan and coordinate PR campaigns, corporate events, media briefings and stakeholder initiatives.
• Monitor media coverage, public sentiment and industry developments, and lead crisis communication planning and response.
• Collaborate with marketing and business teams, and oversee corporate storytelling, thought leadership and executive communications.
• Manage PR agencies, external consultants and media partnerships, including budgets, and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
• Advise senior management on communication strategy.

Required profile

• Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Corporate Affairs or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong understanding of PR, corporate communications, media relations and reputation management.
• Good judgement and professionalism when handling sensitive information and reputational matters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and external partners.

Required skills

• Excellent writing, editing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic communication planning and clear, consistent messaging.
• Familiarity with media monitoring, digital communication platforms and PR performance measurement.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.