The Company

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 17,800 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.
We can offer you a variety of work and real opportunities to make an impact and be part of our evolution.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com

The Position

Communication Manager, PM APAC

Job Summary

Senior communications expert who drives the function ensuring it is entirely focused on the requirements of the business.

Each Head of Communications is member of the Global Communications Leadership team and reporting dotted line to the Group Communications Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and be accountable for the communications strategy (internally and externally) including messages, existing channels, change management and tools for the Business Area in line with Group framework and the global transformation.
• Organize, structure and manage the communications resources within the Business Area and ensure cascading of information to all employees towards all facilities.
• Act as the focal point for managing press and crisis communication in the region (following agreed crisis comms process).
• Develop, coordinate and implement effective customer-related communication campaigns in collaboration with Marketing teams – including trade show and event organisation, advertising, literature, press relations, website management, surveys…
• Keep abreast of and propose innovative technologies in collaboration with the Group and other BAs to promote competitive differentiation for the business and its products in the marketplace to generate new opportunities and leads.
• Advise leaders and Senior leadership team, while adhering to global communications practice standards – be part of the region decision making process, participating in appropriate leadership forums.
• Be the voice of the Group’s initiatives: Safety, customer excellence, innovation, CSR, IT.
• Advise other departments (e.g. Sales, Operations, Safety, etc.) on communications
• Work closely with other Heads of Communications to ensure coordination and alignment of messages and activities.

Capability/experience requirements:

• Expert in all areas of communications scope:
  • Corporate reputation
  • Products communications / Operational marketing
  • Internal communications
  • Governance
     
• Deep understanding of the relevant industry and business practices.
• Ability to think and act globally for the benefit of Imerys overall, while providing highly relevant advice to their own region.
• Ability to interact with senior leaders and engage in high-level business focused discussions and decisions.
• Strong resource management and coordination skills / people development skills.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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