Jobs at BHM

Job Overview: 

• Are you an experienced PR professional, experienced in providing strategic communications guidance, leading client engagements and managing a team of consultants? Do you have experience delivering exceptional customer service? Are you interested in continuing a career at the intersection of communications and consulting, media and marketing, technology and creativity? Would you consider an opportunity to be part of an organisation building Africa's first global communications services company? 
• If your answer to all of the above is 'nah, not me', we thank you for reading this far. You may leave now and consider forwarding to anyone you know who fits the bill. 
• But if you can answer yes to some or all of the above, then it may be you we've been looking for. We want you!
• We are a fast-growing African consultancy seeking a Lead consultant/Adviser to spearhead the development, selling and implementation of effective communication strategies and business management ideas within BHM and to BHM clients (corporations and brands). You will advise clients' senior management on broad PR and communications, media relations, and consumer engagement strategies. 
• In your role, you will help execute our ambition to become the number one company of choice on the continent and beyond for professionals who want to put themselves and the African continent on the map for good.  
• We put people before profit and want you to help us institutionalise this ethos while creating a dynamic, engaging and inclusive workplace that fosters excellence and innovation for the benefit of colleagues, clients, and shareholders

Key areas of responsibility for the role will include: 

Business Development:

• Identifying, developing and nurturing business opportunities, including cross-selling and upselling to existing clients; 
• Providing strategic direction for the portfolio team; 
• Leading the portfolio team to provide analytics on Clients' Brands and competition by ensuring the delivery of quarterly reports, developing effective Online Relationships Management (ORM)  for Clients and producing data-driven insights;
• Leading the portfolio team in providing community management for and on behalf of Clients and social media platform protection;
• Develop and deploy content and strategies that shape the perception of BHM Clients in line with the Clients' business objectives;
• Develop viable platforms to harness the influence and readership of advocates of BHM  Clients and promote BHM Clients' viewpoints.
• Conducting pitches and presentations to prospective clients, showcasing our expertise and value proposition;
• Contributing to proposal development, including strategy, scope, deliverables, and pricing.

Issues, Crisis Management & Stakeholders Management:

• Early detection and mitigation of potential situations that could lead to a crisis; and management of public perception towards preservation of BHM's reputation and the reputation of clients' brands;
• Packaging, presentation and defence of Clients' Brands' position in potential and/or existing problem and/or crisis situations;
• Development of a crisis response strategy to serve Clients' Brands on an ongoing basis and specific crisis communication plans for individual events, engagement and activations that ensure Clients' viewpoints gain empathy and acceptance;
• Creating a crisis management plan that includes making decisions ahead of time, including Identification of issue owners who will handle specific aspects of a crisis if and when it occurs;
• Periodic development and activation of Crisis management drills; 
• Assessing and improving Clients' existing crisis response protocols;
• Conducting stakeholder listening sessions to determine stakeholders' current perceptions;
• Develop and advise Clients on opportunities for Clients to delight stakeholders.

Multimedia Content Development & Content Marketing: 

• Developing strategic communications and marketing plans focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content materials to attract and retain clearly defined audience groups amongst consumers of Clients' Brands;
• Leading the portfolio team to identify relevant areas of interest to target audiences and create exciting and shareable pieces of content for distribution across multiple media platforms in various formats for Clients;
• Undertaking regular Clients' stakeholders' segmentation and developing content for syndication and distribution. 

PR Event Management: 

• Managing end-to-end consumer event PR activities;
• Facilitating media engagement, including print, online and electronic media at all Clients' events;
• Developing and executing PR event briefing documents, which will include event flow, photo/video brief, media interaction and other mandatories, to ensure positive outcomes in line with each brand's communication objectives;
• Seamlessly managing guest relations, media invitations and accreditation;
• Briefing and managing talents and influencers at all Clients' events in line with PR/Communications briefs;
• Detailed preparation ahead of each brand's PR and consumer engagement activation,  including venue recce to ensure compliance with Clients' codes of conduct, brand essence,  and in line with PR/communication objective.

General Account Management & Operations:

• Assessing Clients' Brands and compiling a quarterly report of the assessments with findings and recommendations on the health of Clients' Brands; 
• Conducting a competitive analysis/SWOT analysis of the market segment Clients' Brands are engaged in;
• Identifying and recommending suitable sponsorship opportunities for Clients' Brands in line with the vision of Clients' Brands;
• Build stakeholder awareness and affinity for Clients' Brands and activations;
• Developing PR and EM (Earned Media) plans, strategies and ecosystems; 
• Managing the development and planning of unpaid and content media strategy. 
• Identifying and leveraging new technologies to extend earned reach;
• Managing portfolio team in tracking, measuring and amplifying earned media coverage;
• Overseeing project management and projections and recommending effective project spend; 
• Acting as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with clients and partners (Community, Media, Brand, etc.); establishing an ongoing relationship with all stakeholders; 
• Generate and maximise media inch space to drive Clients' viewpoints and strategies to promote Clients' image. 
• Representing the firm with clients, investors, and business partners; 
• Ensuring consistent innovation and streamlining of campaign strategies to achieve value for business and client. 

Industry Knowledge and Thought Leadership:

• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in PR and communications;
• Sharing insights and thought leadership through speaking engagements, articles, and social media platforms;
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, offering innovative ideas and strategic recommendations.

Team Leadership & Management

• Leading a portfolio team and providing day-to-day leadership and management to the team that mirrors the adopted mission and core values of the company; 
• Motivating and providing mentoring as a  cornerstone to the career development of members of your team; 
• Fostering a success-oriented, accountable environment within your portfolio team; 
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring optimal utilisation of portfolio team skills and abilities;
• Conduct performance evaluations, identify development opportunities, and foster a collaborative team environment.

Person Specification

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• Tertiary education (e.g. Higher Diploma or Bachelor's) in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required;
• Postgraduate degree in relevant business, consulting or communications field preferred;
• Professional certifications in Public Relations, Management and Marketing are mandatory (i.e. CIPR, PRCA, PRSA, NIPR, CIM). 

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in the public relations industry: PR Account Management/Client Services, Marketing Management, and/or Brand Management, with at least 3 years in a Leadership role.
• Proven record of successfully leading an account or portfolio in an agency or consultancy.

Knowledge Skills and Aptitudes:

• Strong understanding of PR and communication principles, strategies, and tactics, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful PR strategies;
• Crisis communications expertise, with experience managing issues, handling crises and providing strategic advice;
• Strategic thinking and ability to create innovative PR solutions to achieve client objectives;
• Ability to build and nurture client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty;
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically;
• Proficiency in using PR tools and technologies, including media monitoring and analytics platforms; 
• Excellent knowledge of the Nigeria media landscape, including print, broadcast, digital, and social media;
• Proficiency in media relations, including pitching, relationship building, and interview preparation;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and other stakeholders;
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal;
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple clients and projects simultaneously;
• Proven experience in crisis communication and issue management within;
• Proficiency in using PR tools and platforms, such as media monitoring and social listening tools;
• Familiarity with key local and international media platforms and journalists, bloggers and editors  covering popular culture, business, finance and politics in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, the UK, and the US;
• Strong business acumen and a results-oriented mindset;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to create compelling content.
• Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate a team;
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills;
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior team members;
• Results-oriented mindset focusing on delivering high-quality work and exceeding client expectations;
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital channels (Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, etc.);

Desirable requirements for the role: 

• Project management qualification (Prince 2, PMP etc.)
• Previous consulting experience 
• Experience using social media platforms such as Linkedin, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to build employer brand awareness and develop thought leadership 
• Interest in and ability to travel across Africa, the UK, and America.

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Job Overview

• Are you a Content Producer, Editor or Senior Journalist with experience overseeing a digital media outfit's editorial direction, content creation, and overall operations? Do you have the skills, knowledge and competence to shape an organisation's digital presence, ensuring high-quality and engaging content and driving audience growth and engagement? 
• Are you interested in continuing or pursuing a career at the intersection of communications and consulting, media and marketing, technology and creativity? Would you consider an opportunity to be part of an organisation building Africa's first global communications services company? 
• If your answer to all of the above is 'nah, not me', we thank you for reading this far. You may leave now and consider forwarding to anyone you know who fits the bill. 
• But if you can answer yes to some or all of the above, then it may be you we've been looking for. We want you!
• We are a fast-growing African consultancy seeking a Head of Content to shape our digital editorial strategy, create compelling content, and drive audience growth and engagement.
• This role presents an exciting opportunity for a digital-savvy leader to make a significant impact in the Media industry.
• In your role, you will help execute our ambition to become the number one company of choice on the continent and beyond for professionals who want to put themselves and the African continent on the map for good.  
• We put people before profit and want you to help us institutionalise this ethos while creating a dynamic, engaging and inclusive workplace that fosters excellence and innovation for the benefit of colleagues, clients, and shareholders.

Key areas of responsibility for the role will include:

Content Development and Management

• Overseeing the planning, creation, and curation of high-quality digital content, including articles, videos, podcasts, and interactive features;
• Ensuring that all digital content is engaging, accurate, and adheres to our editorial standards;
• Leading the editorial team in generating fresh and captivating content ideas that resonate with the digital audience;
• Monitoring content performance analytics and user feedback to optimise content strategy and improve audience engagement.

Editorial Strategy and Direction

• Developing and implementing the organisation's digital editorial strategy in alignment with its mission and target audience;
• Setting the tone, style, and direction for all digital content produced, ensuring consistency and relevance;
• Staying updated on digital media trends, audience preferences, and emerging platforms to guide content decisions;
• Collaborating with the management and other stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and innovative content formats.

Team Leadership and Management

• Leading and inspiring the editorial team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment;
• Setting clear expectations, goals, and performance standards for team members;
• Providing guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to help team members grow and excel in their roles;
• Managing editorial workflows, deadlines, and resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient content delivery across digital platforms.

Audience Engagement and Growth

• Developing strategies to engage and grow the organisation's digital audience across various platforms, including website, social media, and email newsletters.
• Analysing audience metrics and user behaviour to identify content performance trends and make data-driven decisions;
• Collaborating with the marketing and digital teams to optimise content distribution and promotion strategies;
• Fostering a strong connection with the digital audience by actively participating in community engagement activities and responding to feedback.
• Development and management of offline audience engagement platforms, including BHM-owned events and other activations. 

Partnerships and Collaborations

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with external partners, including digital platforms, influencers, creatives and industry stakeholders;
• Seeking opportunities for content collaborations, syndication, and strategic partnerships to expand the organisation's digital reach;
• Representing the organisation at industry events, conferences, and media appearances to enhance our digital presence.

Person Specification

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• Tertiary education (e.g. Higher Diploma, Bachelor's) in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field (required). 
• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (preferred).

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in digital journalism or content creation, with at least 3 years in a senior editorial or management role.
• Experience in the entertainment and lifestyle media industries is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes

Digital Editorial Expertise:

• Strong understanding of digital journalism principles, content creation techniques, and editorial best practices;
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for digital storytelling and engagement;
• Familiarity with digital content management systems, SEO strategies, and digital analytics tools;
• Ability to adapt and create content for various digital platforms and formats.

Leadership and Management:

• Proven track record of leading and managing a distributed  digital editorial team;
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor, and guide team members in a digital environment;
• Effective decision-making abilities and the capacity to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced digital landscape;
• Experience in digital workflow management and resource allocation.

Digital Media Landscape:

• In-depth knowledge of the digital media landscape, including emerging trends, platforms, and audience behaviour;
• Understanding of social media platforms, content distribution strategies, and audience engagement techniques;
• Familiarity with digital monetisation models, advertising trends, and digital revenue generation.

Creativity and Innovation:

• Ability to generate innovative and engaging digital content ideas that resonate with the target audience;
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a passion for exploring new digital storytelling formats and techniques;
• Ability to identify and implement digital innovations, tools, and technologies to enhance content delivery and audience experience.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate the organisation's digital vision and strategy;
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, contributors, and external partners;
• Ability to adapt communication style to various digital platforms and engage with the digital audience.

Note: 

• This job description conveys information essential to understanding the scope of the Head of Content position at BHM.
• It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications, and BHM reserves the right to modify or amend job duties and responsibilities to meet the firm's evolving needs. 

Benefits 

We offer:

• Competitive pay, including housing support, own school fees support, power support, and travel support, in line with the peculiarities of working from Nigeria.
• Flexible and customisable working 
• Unlimited paid sick days after one year of full-time employment
• Unlimited paid time off as of the first day of confirmation of full-time employment
• Gym memberships 
• Premium group life insurance (6x yearly remuneration)
• Premium Healthcare Insurance 
• Performance-based bonus

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Job Overview 

• Are you a Business Management, Sales and Marketing Operations professional with experience developing and implementing effective business strategies, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and fostering strong client relationships? 
• Do you have experience driving revenue growth and expanding client base? Are you interested in pursuing or continuing a career at the intersection of communications and consulting, media and marketing, technology, and creativity? Would you consider an opportunity to be part of an organization building Africa's first global communications services company? 
• If your answer to all of the above is 'nah, not me', we thank you for reading this far. You may leave now and consider forwarding to anyone you know who fits the bill. 
• But if you can answer yes to some or all of the above, then it may be you we've been looking for. We want you!
• We are a fast-growing African consultancy seeking a Business Manager to ensure the efficiency of business operations. Our ambition is to become the number one company of choice on the continent and beyond for professionals who want to put themselves and the African continent on the map for good.  
• We put people before profit and want you to help us institutionalise this ethos while creating a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive workplace that fosters excellence and innovation for the benefit of colleagues, clients, and shareholders.

Key areas of responsibility for the role will include: 

Business Strategy and Planning:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive business strategy to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth;
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential clients, market trends, and competitive landscape;

New Business Development:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, and lead generation activities;
• Building a robust pipeline of qualified leads and managing the sales cycle from initial contact to closing the deal;
• Conducting effective sales presentations, pitching our services, and negotiating contract terms with potential clients.

Client Relationship Management:

• Nurturing and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction, and identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities;
• Acting as the main point of contact for key accounts, addressing their inquiries, resolving issues, and proactively identifying areas for improvement;
• Collaborating with the PR and Tech team to ensure client objectives are met and deliver exceptional customer service.

Market Intelligence and Competitive Analysis:

• Staying up to date with industry trends, market developments, and competitive activities to identify new business opportunities and maintain a competitive edge;
• Analysing market data, customer insights, and client feedback to refine sales strategies and improve service offerings.

Reporting and Performance Tracking:

• Preparing regular sales reports, including pipeline updates, revenue forecasts, and sales performance metrics;
• Monitoring and analysing sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement;
• Providing timely and accurate sales forecasts and contributing to the overall budgeting process.

Sales Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitoring and analysing sales performance metrics, including pipeline updates, revenue forecasts, and sales reports;
• Identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement and providing strategic recommendations to enhance sales effectiveness;
• Preparing regular sales reports for the Management team and contributing to the overall budgeting process.

Collaborative Engagement:

• Work closely with the management team and cross-functional teams to align sales efforts with overall business objectives;
• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and initiatives to attract new clients and enhance brand visibility;
• Providing feedback and insights to support product development and service enhancements based on client needs and market trends.

Person Specification

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a Sales related field. 
• Professional certifications in Business Analysis, Project management and Management are desirable (i.e. CBAP, PMP, NIPR, CIPR, PRCA, CIM, NIMN, ISMMN, ISP, CPSP, etc).

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in sales and business development, preferably in the Tech, Media, PR and communications industry or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes:

• Proven ability to develop and execute effective sales strategies and business plans.;
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills to establish and maintain client relationships;
• Excellent proposal writing skills, with the ability to ideate,develop and deliver stellar proposals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively;
• Exceptional negotiation and closing skills, with a focus on building mutually beneficial partnerships;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify market opportunities and develop innovative solutions;
• A results-oriented mindset with a strong drive to achieve and exceed targets;
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Proficiency in using CRM software and sales tools to track leads, manage pipelines, and generate reports.

Note: 

• This job description conveys information essential to understanding the scope of a Business Manager, Plaqad position at BHM. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications, and BHM reserves the right to modify or amend job duties and responsibilities to meet the firm's evolving needs. 

Benefits 

We offer:

• Competitive pay, including housing support, own school fees support, power support, and travel support, in line with the peculiarities of working from Nigeria.
• Flexible and customisable working 
• Unlimited paid sick days after one year of full-time employment
• Unlimited paid time off as of the first day of confirmation of full-time employment
• Gym memberships 
• Premium group life insurance (6x yearly remuneration)
• Premium Healthcare Insurance 
• Performance-based bonus

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Job Overview: 

• Are you a skilled, innovative, ambitious performance-driven and kind manager of people and resources? Do you have experience building a culture of trust, excellence and disruption in a rapidly-growing, diverse organisation? Are you interested in pursuing or continuing a career at the intersection of communications and consulting, media and marketing, technology and creativity? Would you consider an opportunity to be part of an organisation building Africa's first global communications services company? 
• If your answer to all of the above is 'nah, not me', we thank you for reading this far. You may leave now and consider forwarding to anyone you know who fits the bill. 
• But if you can answer yes to some or all of the above, then it may be you we've been looking for. We want you!
• We are a fast-growing African consultancy seeking a Talent Team Lead to manage our talent function and execute our ambition to become the number one company of choice on the continent and beyond for professionals who want to put themselves and their continent on the map for good. 
• We put people before profit and want you to help us institutionalise this ethos while creating a dynamic, engaging and inclusive workplace that fosters excellence and innovation for the benefit of colleagues, clients, and shareholders.
• As the Talent Team Lead, you will support the Head of People & Culture and all business leads in managing all talent-related issues and driving the company's growth through effective HR strategies. In addition, you will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to translate our strategic goals into effective HR initiatives that will help us to grow and succeed in a rapidly changing market.

Key Responsibilities: 

As a Talent Team Lead at BHM, you will be responsible for the following:

• Developing and managing internal and external employer branding activities to help BHM maintain its position as an employer of choice
• Facilitating and implementing best-in-class operating procedures around core people practices such as talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, and people engagement/satisfaction monitoring
• Developing people solutions for the BHM's businesses to help business leaders be more effective in managing their people
• Be the local point of expertise and or/knowledge essential for implementing executive-level strategies related to our people
• Working with the Head of People to implement our HR technology initiatives, including HR information systems, talent management systems, learning management systems, applicant tracking systems and other digital tools to enhance the employee experience
• Implementing our people engagement initiatives, including training and development programs, employee recognition programs, and wellness initiatives
• Identifying and addressing skill gaps through learning and development initiatives
• Coordinating and delivering an optimal internal mobility programme, functional across all BHM's business locations
• Managing all issues affecting the employee life cycle in the organisation from entry to exit, amongst others
• Managing BHM's alum program (BHM Ex) to maintain and strengthen relationships with all past employees

Person Specification:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following required qualifications, skills and aptitudes:

• 4+ years of HR generalist experience 
• Membership of professional bodies - CIPD, SHRM, CIPM
• Understanding of human resources management service delivery through centres of excellence
• Impeccable attention to detail and demonstrate good judgement 
• Excellent communication skills (spoken, written)- able to write and speak the English Language excellently
• Keen interest and experience in written internal and external communications
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Be a strategic thinker, confident, creative, and passionate about people, with proven abilities to work as part of a team with the potential to grow into leadership roles
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual and hybrid environment
• Knowledge of ATS, HRIS and LMS platforms and how they work
• A tech enthusiast, able to use many tech-supported tools to support personal and business performance
• Knowledge of tech-enabled productivity/work management tools, such as Trello, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, Spaces, etc.), Mailchimp, Grammarly, etc.

Desirable requirements for the role: 

• Project management qualification (Prince 2, PMP etc.)
• Experience using social media platforms such as Linkedin, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to build employer brand awareness and develop thought leadership 
• Understanding of the media, marketing, advertising and software technology industries
• Interest in and ability to travel across Africa, the UK, and America

Benefits 

We offer:

• Competitive pay, including housing support, own school fees support, power support & travel support, in line with the peculiarities of working from Nigeria.
• Flexible and customisable working 
• Unlimited paid sick days after one year of full-time employment
• Unlimited paid time off as of the first day of full-time employment
• Gym memberships
• Premium group life insurance (6x yearly remuneration)
• Premium Healthcare Insurance
• Flexible working
• Senior-level coaching
• Learning and development budget
• Performance-based bonus