Group Manager Communications
This role will offer you challenge, scope and breadth!
Summary about this job
Marketing Communications
Company: Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-1920-5852
Fax: +61-2-4194-3876
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Detail information about job Group Manager Communications. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Senior Leadership role with impact and influence
- Global organisation with financial strength and solid reputation
- Sydney CBD
Reporting directly to the Chief Market Manager, Market Management , this key leadership role provides an exciting opportunity to bring your thought leadership, industry insights and leadership skills to a leading global insurance organisation. You will play a key role in leading the People, Brand, and Reputation pillars of Market Management's strategic objectives with oversight of external and internal communications.
Leading a team of communication specialists, your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, coaching, mentoring and developing a motivated and professional communications team
- Lead the development and execution of internal and external communications strategy, enhancing Allianz' brand with customers, stakeholders and employees
- Act as trusted advisor to the Managing Director and Senior Management team and their direct reports, providing expert advice and guidance, including coaching on media management
- Partner with the Group Manager, Intermediated Marketing to build and manage Allianz though leadership platform and strategy, including overseeing the development and promotion of white papers and points of view on key regulatory, policy, industry and community issues, as part of the brand and communications strategy
- Act as corporate spokesperson on behalf of Allianz Australia
- Lead a proactive media engagement and communications plan
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Solid experience in a leadership communications role in a large complex organisation
- Strong understanding of corporate communications principles, including communications strategy, PR development, internal communications, engagement strategy and crisis management.
- Superior stakeholder management with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- Highly developed verbal and written business communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects with high quality and superior customer service
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, Journalism or similar discipline essential
- Insurance industry experience highly desirable though not essential
In addition, you will have a reputation for integrity, building trust and a collaborative leadership style. You are known for creating an environment for your team to perform at their best and grow their careers.
At Allianz we value high performance, integrity and diversity. We recognise the contribution of our employees and reward our employees with a dedicated range of attractive benefits. Whether you are looking for a company that offers a variety of flexible leave options, salary packaging, or substantial insurance discounts, Allianz has a range of benefits to suit you.
Apply online today or contact Norma Glenn, Executive Search Specialist on 0438 343 682 for a confidential discussion.