Head of Corporate Communications at First World Communities Ltd

Key Responsibilities:

This job holder will be responsible for the following:

• Act as Brand and Language Ambassador for the Company, setting brand and language guidelines on an annual basis and ensuring these are adhered to by all staff.
• Create and manage a PR database raising awareness of FWC as a leading development company focused on providing housing solutions to young people. Increasing presence across a wide variety of media including TV, radio and print.
• Responsibility for ensuring all FWC staff, where required, are media trained, briefed and on message for any PR opportunities.
• Through effective use of branding and marketing to position FWC as a leading and known development company in Nigeria.
• Manage all internal and non-digital external communications for FWC, ensuring consistency across our messaging and that all communications are appropriate for the intended audience.
• Act as main copywriter for FWC related marketing materials, communications and cases for support.
• Form strong relationships across FWC to create a deep understanding of the work we do, and it’s impact, keeping up to date with projects and services to tell accurate and authentic stories.
• Support other teams, creating marketing assets and promotional plans in advance of activities or events and attending on the day as required.
• Work in partnership with other organisations to increase awareness of FWC, reach new audiences and increase referrals from.
• Oversee the preparation of the Company’s Annual Report.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly management reports in agreed format ensuring they are produced on a timely basis (include KPI reports, budget, variance analysis, statistical data, and trends).
• Support periodic reporting to stakeholders.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience within the Corporate Communication/Brand Development industry, with at least 5 years at the managerial level
• Experience in communication and brand strategy development within the Real Estate Development industry is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Communication (oral and written) and Interpersonal Skills
• High organization and planning skills.
• Proven ability to influence opinion,
• Strong business sense and industry expertise
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Team Player and Collaborative approach to working.

Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Mass Communication or similar.