Director / Senior Director - Mainland Comms & Gov Affairs

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 1 800 000 - 3 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ConnectedGroup Limited in Hong Kong seeks a Director/Senior Director to lead Mainland China communications and government affairs for a philanthropic organisation with expanding regional and international reach. You will shape narratives, engage senior stakeholders, and drive content across platforms, events and campaigns.

The role requires a senior communications leader with a deep understanding of philanthropy, strong execution, and the ability to influence across complex, high-profile

Qualificações

• University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, social sciences or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' relevant managerial experience in communications, media, public affairs or related field.
• Strong understanding of the evolving mainland China government framework, particularly as it relates to international influence
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic communications strategies within sizeable or complex organisations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and external agencies, including responsibility for budgets, timelines and delivery quality.
• Demonstrable expertise across digital communications, social media, content development and online engagement.
• Experience engaging and managing senior stakeholders across different markets and sectors.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation and narrative-development skills.
• The ability to operate credibly in a complex, high-profile and multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent judgement, organisational ability and attention to detail.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to influence across organisational boundaries.
• The flexibility and resilience to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines and high-profile events.
• Fluency in English and Putonghua with Cantonese an advantage

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of communications professionals responsible for strategic communications activities including government and senstitive stakeholder engagement in mainland China.
• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies that support the organisation's mission, positioning and growth objectives.
• Analyse relevant issues, trends and market developments, conduct benchmarking and landscape research, and recommend strategic priorities.
• Create, curate and manage compelling content across websites, social media, newsletters, publications, reports and other digital channels.
• Establish appropriate measures to assess the reach, effectiveness and impact of communications activities.
• Identify, map and engage key stakeholders.
• Build productive relationships with philanthropic organisations, community partners, media, professional networks and other influential stakeholders.
• Lead the development of narratives and communications plans for major external-facing events, forums and international engagements.
• Develop campaigns and promotional initiatives that showcase the organisation's contribution to local, national and international communities.
• Coordinate event sponsorships, partnerships and external engagements to enhance the organisation's visibility and influence.
• Appoint, brief and manage external communications agencies and other specialist partners.
• Manage communications budgets effectively and ensure delivery against agreed priorities and standards.
• Work closely with the organisation's founding partners and internal teams to maximise alignment, reach and impact.
• Develop and lead new organisation-wide communications initiatives.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Director / Senior Director - Mainland Comms & Gov Affairs

Our client is a highly respected philanthropic institution with an expanding regional and international profile. As part of its continued development, the organisation is seeking an experienced communications leader to strengthen its voice, visibility and influence across Mainland China.

The successful candidate will lead strategic communications for its philanthropic efforts, shaping its narrative, stakeholder engagement, content platforms, campaigns and presence at major regional and global events.

This is a high-impact role for an established communications professional who combines strategic judgement with strong executional capability and a genuine understanding of philanthropy, social impact and thought leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of communications professionals responsible for strategic communications activities including government and senstitive stakeholder engagement in mainland China.
• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies that support the organisation's mission, positioning and growth objectives.
• Analyse relevant issues, trends and market developments, conduct benchmarking and landscape research, and recommend strategic priorities.
• Create, curate and manage compelling content across websites, social media, newsletters, publications, reports and other digital channels.
• Establish appropriate measures to assess the reach, effectiveness and impact of communications activities.
• Identify, map and engage key stakeholders.
• Build productive relationships with philanthropic organisations, community partners, media, professional networks and other influential stakeholders.
• Lead the development of narratives and communications plans for major external-facing events, forums and international engagements.
• Develop campaigns and promotional initiatives that showcase the organisation's contribution to local, national and international communities.
• Coordinate event sponsorships, partnerships and external engagements to enhance the organisation's visibility and influence.
• Appoint, brief and manage external communications agencies and other specialist partners.
• Manage communications budgets effectively and ensure delivery against agreed priorities and standards.
• Work closely with the organisation's founding partners and internal teams to maximise alignment, reach and impact.
• Develop and lead new organisation-wide communications initiatives.

Candidate profile

The successful candidate will bring:

• A university degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, social sciences or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years' relevant managerial experience in communications, media, public affairs, public relations or a related field.
• A strong understanding of the evolving mainland China government framework, particularly as it relates to international influence
• A proven track record in developing and executing strategic communications strategies within sizeable or complex organisations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and external agencies, including responsibility for budgets, timelines and delivery quality.
• Demonstrable expertise across digital communications, social media, content development and online engagement.
• Experience engaging and managing senior stakeholders across different markets and sectors.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation and narrative-development skills.
• The ability to operate credibly in a complex, high-profile and multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent judgement, organisational ability and attention to detail.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the confidence to influence across organisational boundaries.
• The flexibility and resilience to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines and high-profile events.
• Fluency in English and Putonghua with Cantonese an advantage

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