Director Of Communications

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A major real estate company in Cape Town is seeking a Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs. In this role, you'll develop and execute communication strategies, manage media relations, and support the leadership team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in corporate communications and demonstrated success in strategy execution. This position offers a chance to impact the company's reputation and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing integrated communication strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive internal and external communications strategies.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the US Leadership Team.
• Manage tactical media relations and crisis communications.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Community affairs

Crisis management

Strategic communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry?

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you'll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together.

Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW.

You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences.

All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change.

We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren't met.

If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your applicationWe are currently looking for our : Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs

Scope

Develop and execute comprehensive internal and external communications and community engagement strategies that support business objectives and enhance company reputation. Act as a strategic advisor to the US Leadership Team (USLT) and other company leaders, manage tactical media relations, crisis communications, and thought leadership initiatives. Represent the US within the Group communications organization and coordinate regional deployment of key global communications initiatives. Develop press releases, statements, speeches, internal communications, and other materials, ensuring message consistency at corporate, regional, and local levels. Oversee internal communications in partnership with People (HR) team and work closely with leadership on key employee communications. Serve as the primary point person for organization of US internal communications events, including quarterly all-hands meetings and annual US leadership summit. Support local center teams to assess opportunities for community partnerships and align them with local or company-wide priorities, directly manage partnerships with key organizations. Support development teams with key project entitlement campaigns, developing and executing strategies that align local PR, stakeholder engagement, and communications to drive project approvals. Work closely with corporate, center, and development teams on issues or crisis management, act as primary media contact / company spokesperson as needed in crisis situations. Build and maintain strong relationships with local teams, internal partner departments / leaders, external stakeholders, contracted consultants, PR agencies, and with key industry associations. Work with marketing team to advise on the execution of key marketing programs, approve local communications, and elevate national opportunities for corporate media coverage. Oversee daily media monitoring and reporting, ad hoc analysis and collation of other KPIs as needed.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or community affairs, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.


• Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated strategies across communications, stakeholder engagement, and community affairs.


• Thoughtful and dynamic approach to employee communications, enthusiasm for internal communications and change management / transformation initiatives.


• Tactical experience managing issues and crises with composure and sound strategic judgment.


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to synthesize corporate strategy, positioning, and initiative-based details into communications materials.


• Strong leadership capabilities and self-starter – ability to thrive as a solo contributor, managing tactical execution while remaining elevated and strategic.


• Strong capability to influence and collaborate across the organization.

Desired Attributes

• Energetic, strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented mindset.


• Strong writer with passion for corporate positioning, storytelling, employee and community engagement.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities individually in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

Exempt$, - $, per year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW's flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and other legally protected characteristics.