Head of Communications, PA & Sustainability

talabat; Manama; On-site; BHD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food delivery company in Bahrain is seeking a Head of Communications, Public Affairs, and Corporate Responsibility. This role requires over 7 years of experience in communications or public affairs, a bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic, and a proven track record in impactful campaigns. The successful candidate will develop local strategies and drive community initiatives, collaborating closely with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Communications, PA, or CR.
• Agency and/or in-house experience preferred.
• Proven track record of impactful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute local Communications, PA & CR strategies.
• Leverage media opportunities for positive coverage.
• Implement local strategies for public affairs.
• Drive community initiatives in Bahrain.

Skills

Bilingual: English and Arabic

Results driven

Creativity

Stamina

Education

Experience in Journalism, Public Affairs, or Communications

Job description

Role Summary

The talabat Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility team has an exciting opportunity for a creative, passionate and savvy Communications/Public Affairs/Corporate Responsibility professional.

As the Head of Communications, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility for Bahrain this role will play a key role in the way we shape, create and develop our Communications, PA & CR efforts in Bahrain, both at a local level, working closely with the Regional Communications, PA & CR team as well as the local Bahrain Team, reporting directly into the Managing Director.

What’s On Your Plate?

• Develop and execute local Communications, PA & CR strategies and plans in conjunction with the regional team.
• Identifying and leveraging newsworthy opportunities for positive media coverage for our company - editorial and pictorial as well as corporate and consumer.- on an ongoing basis.
• Understanding the significant role that public affairs plays in our ecosystem, and developing and implementing a local strategy with the help of the wider regional and local team.
• Working with the regional corporate responsibility team to really drive, develop and execute on local community initiatives in Bahrain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in either Communications and/or Public Affairs, with exposure to Communications and/or Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility.
• Ideally having both agency experience and/or dynamic in-house exposure.
• Qualifications and or Experience in Journalism, Public Affairs or Communications, with working knowledge of Corporate Responsibility.
• Must be bilingual: English and Arabic.
• Results driven - proven track-record of impactful Communications/PA/CR campaigns.
• Creativity and stamina! Happy to be hands-on in idea creation, passionate about ideas, words, and great in execution.