Public Relations Manager – Corporate Affairs & Strategic Communications

Hirewand; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 5,600 - 8,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Annual flight ticket allowance

Company-provided work visa

30 days of annual paid leave

Mobile phone + SIM card

Laptop/Desktop provided

Full statutory benefits as per Kuwait

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hirewand is seeking a senior Public Relations Manager to lead corporate affairs and strategic communications in Kuwait. You will guide PR, media relations, and government engagement, shaping the company’s reputation across markets.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience, a strong background in crisis comms and investor relations, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and government bodies. A Masters is preferred and a Kuwait-based, tax-free salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• 1015 years of experience in Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, Communications, or Stakeholder Management.
• Experience in a corporate group, holding company, or multinational organization.
• Experience in the banking or financial sector is strongly preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• A Masters degree is preferred.
• Strong experience in crisis communication and media relations.
• Excellent skills in digital media and corporate communications.
• Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and government relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and professional when representing an organization at senior-level events.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead PR and communication plans that support business goals.
• Manage the companys corporate image and reputation across markets.
• Build strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, business councils, investors, and key partners.
• Handle media relations, including press releases, media contacts, interviews, and media monitoring.
• Support crisis communication and manage sensitive communication with care.
• Represent the company at official events, conferences, forums, and business meetings.
• Support executive communication, including speeches, presentations, and public appearances.
• Work closely with Marketing to strengthen the companys online brand presence.
• Support investor communication and key corporate presentations.
• Lead internal communication activities to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Support the companys regional and international growth through strong corporate relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Crisis communication

Public speaking

Media relations

Strategic communications

Networking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Master's degree

Job description

Job Title: Public Relations Manager Corporate Affairs & Strategic CommunicationsLocation: KuwaitDepartment: MarketingEmployment Type: Full-TimeBudget: KWD 500-750Job BriefWe are looking for a confident and experienced Public Relations Manager to become a strong voice for our company in Kuwait and across key markets.You will lead corporate communications, media relations, government and stakeholder engagement, and reputation management. You will also represent the company at major events and help build strong business relationships.This is a senior role for someone who can communicate with confidence, build trust, manage sensitive matters, and represent a growing business with professionalism.ResponsibilitiesBuild and lead PR and communication plans that support business goals.Manage the companys corporate image and reputation across markets.Build strong relationships with government bodies, regulators, business councils, investors, and key partners.Handle media relations, including press releases, media contacts, interviews, and media monitoring.Support crisis communication and manage sensitive communication with care.Represent the company at official events, conferences, forums, and business meetings.Support executive communication, including speeches, presentations, and public appearances.Work closely with Marketing to strengthen the companys online brand presence.Support investor communication and key corporate presentations.Lead internal communication activities to keep employees informed and engaged.Support the companys regional and international growth through strong corporate relationships.QualificationsFemale candidates preferred.Lebanese or Kuwaiti nationality preferred.1015 years of experience in Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, Communications, or Stakeholder Management.Experience in a corporate group, holding company, or multinational organization.Experience in the banking or financial sector is strongly preferred.Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.A Masters degree is preferred.Strong experience in crisis communication and media relations.Excellent skills in digital media and corporate communications.Strong ability to manage senior stakeholders and government relationships.Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and relationship-building skills.Confident and professional when representing an organization at senior-level events.Why Join Us?Take on a high-impact leadership role in corporate communications.Become a key representative and public face of the organization.Work with senior leaders, government bodies, investors, and business partners.Gain exposure to regional and international markets.Build a strong career in a role that combines PR, corporate affairs, media, and business growth.Enjoy a tax-free salary and a strong benefits package.Compensation & BenefitsTax-free monthly salaryAnnual flight ticket allowanceCompany-provided work visa30 days of annual paid leaveMobile phone + SIM cardLaptop/Desktop providedFull statutory benefits as per Kuwait Labour LawApplication InstructionsIf you possess the qualifications and are driven to excel in your field, we warmly invite you to apply by sharing your updated resume at or by applying directly through this platform.Note: While we appreciate every application, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your understanding is appreciated in this regard!