Head of Corporate Communication and Brand at SENCE Nigeria

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and creative Head of Corporate Communications and Branding. This critical leadership role is responsible for shaping, protecting, and elevating the group's reputation and brand identity across all markets and stakeholder groups.
• The ideal candidate will be a compelling storyteller and brand guardian, ensuring that all internal and external communications consistently reflect the group's core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Innovation.
• You will be essential in driving the group's visibility and positioning it as the undisputed cornerstone of AV excellence in West Africa.

Key Responsibilities
Brand Strategy and Governance:

• Brand Identity and Architecture: Define, articulate, and enforce the group's Brand Identity, ensuring consistency in messaging, visual assets, and voice across all subsidiaries, departments, and channels.
• Guidelines and Standards: Develop and manage comprehensive brand Guidelines (visual identity, tone of voice, messaging maps) and act as the ultimate authority for brand compliance throughout the organization.
• Internal Communications: Develop and execute an internal communications strategy that keeps all employees informed, engaged, and aligned with the group’s vision, strategy, and values.

Public Relations (PR) and Reputation Management:

• Public Relations (PR) Strategy: Design and execute a proactive and reactive PR strategy to secure positive media coverage, manage crises, and build strong relationships with key journalists, influencers, and industry analysts.
• Executive Visibility: Position the Group CEO and other senior leaders as thought leaders in the AV and technology sectors through strategic media placements, speaking opportunities, and content development.
• Crisis Communications: Lead the rapid response and mitigation strategy for any reputational risks or crises, protecting the group's image and minimizing negative impact.

Corporate Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations:

• Corporate Partnerships: Identify, develop, and manage high-value Corporate Partnerships and alliances (e.g., industry associations, strategic sponsors, non-profits) that enhance the group's reputation and advance its business objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Oversee key external stakeholder communications, including investor relations support (where applicable) and community engagement initiatives.

Events and Activations:

• Events Management: Plan, execute, and oversee all major internal and external corporate Events, including product launches, press conferences, trade shows, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, ensuring they align perfectly with brand standards.
• Content Production: Direct the creation of compelling content for all communication channels (website, social media, press releases, reports) to drive engagement and reinforce brand messaging.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications are a plus.
• Proven Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, branding, or marketing, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Experience within a group structure or multi-brand environment is highly desirable.
• Expertise in Key Areas: Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategies across PR, brand identity governance, corporate partnerships, and large-scale events.
• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Brand Guardian Mindset: Deep understanding of brand architecture and the ability to maintain brand consistency and integrity across diverse communication platforms.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in the technology, Audio-Visual (AV), media, or a related sector is highly desirable.
• Integrity: A history of upholding the highest standards of ethics and Integrity in all communications and professional dealings.