The Head – PR will be responsible for leading the organisation’s communication strategy across public relations, media engagement, corporate brand positioning, and marketing communication. The role requires a seasoned communications leader who can strengthen the brand narrative, manage reputation, and drive integrated communication across internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the PR and marketing communication strategy to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
- Build and maintain strong media relationships to drive consistent, high-quality coverage.
- Develop a compelling corporate and marketing narrative aligned with the institution’s vision and positioning.
- Serve as the primary custodian for external communication, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment.
- Manage crisis communication with proactive reputation protection and risk mitigation.
- Drive thought‑leadership and brand‑building initiatives across digital, print, and event‑led platforms.
- Oversee press releases, media statements, campaigns, and executive communication.
- Strengthen internal communication to enhance culture, engagement, and organisational alignment.
- Collaborate with marketing, academic, and leadership teams to support communication needs for key initiatives.
- Manage agency partners and communication resources to deliver high‑impact, timely output.