Global External Communications Director

Job Description

Are you currently in a senior and strategic PR/External communications global position Do you have experience within a large corporate matrix organisation Are you managing a team Are you looking for a new challenge Then this could be the role for you.This is a leading strategic role managing the External Communications and Social Media teams within a large global organisation within the software industry. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and confident Head of /Director of External Communicationsto create the strategy and develop this highly visible role. Must be willing to travel (approx. 15% time).The Global External Communications Director Role: ·• Leads the global external communications team comprising PR and Social Media teams, including setting the global PR and social strategy,• Leading the global activation of our clients thought leadership program. defining topics and speakers• Managing agencies worldwide, including tracking performance and setting up contracts and managing budgets.• Leads the management of PR and social content strategy and planning, including working with agencies, SMEs and the wider market to identify differentiated messaging and positions• Leads the development and design of the PR and social media process and press materials and provides guidance to the team executing rapid responses to media enquiries.• Manages the development of effective external crisis communications including the development of external crisis communications manuals and protocols and attending crisis communications training sessions• Engagement with Employee Communications, DEI and Sustainability. Engage and present with senior leadership on strategy and offer counsel to C-suite and ELTSkills & Experience Required for the Global External Communications Director Role• Proven leadership in PR and social media, ideally in a global corporate environment• Proven expertise in building and executing effective PR and social media strategies and designing and optimizing content for diverse audiences and platforms• Ability to build strong relationships within the working environment while collaborating effectively with all cross-organizational functions • Strong analytical and relationship-building skills in the wider market and with key networks and stakeholders to keep our client abreast of the global conversation and maintain contacts with key thought leaders• Confident in managing agency partners• Prior experience in regional or multi-markets collaboration/coordination• Able to budget for a department and manage requirements for global teams• Bachelor’s Degree in a marketing, communications, technology, or related field or equivalent experience• Experience within a global technology/SaaS company - software technology vendor preferred,This is an exciting opportunity to work for a fast paced software vendor company that has a focus on digital transformation and sustainability being at the heart of what they do. The successful candidate will be offered an attractive benefits package andflexi/hybrid working opportunity.Due to the high volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to each individual applicant, regrettably only those selected will be contacted.