Head of Strategic Communications

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting is engaged by a Singapore-headquartered enterprise to appoint an accomplished communications leader to shape its strategic communications agenda and strengthen corporate positioning.

In this leadership role you will oversee corporate communications, media relations, public affairs and reputation management, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership in high‑pressure situations. You will lead a sizeable team and drive innovation across digital and traditional channels.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in external communications and media relations.
• Proven track record in crisis communications and issues management.
• Strategic thinker with leadership experience at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the organisation's strategic communications agenda.
• Oversee corporate communications, media relations, and public affairs.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership during high‑profile situations.
• Lead and develop a sizeable communications team across channels.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Leadership

Job description

• Singapore Headquartered Major Enterprise
• Continued Investment in Innovation & Technology
• Shape the Strategic Communications Agenda

Our client is an established Singapore headquartered major enterprise with a strong commitment to innovation, technology and delivering high-quality services. As the organisation continues to strengthen its capabilities and enhance its public engagement, there is now an exciting opportunity for an accomplished communications leader to shape its strategic communications agenda and strengthen its corporate positioning.

Responsibilities

In this critical leadership role, you will shape and drive the organisation's strategic communications agenda, overseeing corporate communications, media relations, public affairs and reputation management. You will play a pivotal role in crisis communications and issues management, providing strategic counsel to senior leadership and managing communications during sensitive and high-profile situations. You will develop proactive communications strategies to strengthen the organisation's public profile, build strong relationships with the media, government authorities and other key stakeholders, and drive innovation across digital and traditional communications channels. You will also lead and develop a sizeable team, fostering greater agility, collaboration and effectiveness across the function.

Requirements

You are an accomplished corporate communications professional with substantial experience in external communications, media relations and crisis communications, ideally gained within a large, consumer-facing or highly regulated organisation. You bring a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive issues, strong stakeholder management capabilities, sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior leadership in high-pressure situations. A strategic yet hands-on leader, you have demonstrated the ability to lead teams, introduce fresh perspectives and strengthen communications effectiveness. Candidates currently in senior deputy leadership positions with the readiness to step up will also be considered.