Manager, Communications at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To plan, develop and implement communication across multiple marketing channels (paper based and digital) and across Standard Bank Offshore (SBO) jurisdictions, in-line with the broader Group strategy, to ensure a coordinated approach to client, vendor and agency communication enabling the marketing and communication function within SBO.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Required

• Experience in managing vendors as well as dealing with high level executives and managing communications.
• Previous experience in a Public Relations (PR) space would be preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management 
• Ability to prioritise workload and strong organisational skills
• Experience working in a similar role or Marketing team - preferably within Financial Services 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Purpose 

• Support, manage and maintain relationships with designated business partners and teams to ensure ongoing confidence, trust and commitment to the contribution of communications.
• Coordinate relationships with other stakeholder groups and associates who influence communications implementations, including embedded teams, country teams and indirect business associates, to ensure that optimal marketing material is generated.
• Manage Internal and External Communications team to effectively implement communication strategies and plans which support the marketing function of the relevant Business unit.
• Create and maintain communication plans whilst managing vendors and agencies within and across Standard Bank Offshore portfolios (SBO) in order to ensure that all deadlines, marketing campaign standards and approvals are obtained thereby ensuring client satisfaction and favourable image in the market.
• Create communication plans and activities and coordinate the implementation thereof within a multi-functional team across all SBO jurisdictions, to ensure positive interaction between agencies and Business allowing for the smooth running of campaigns giving the Business a strong impactful message.
• Communicate and coordinate project timelines to ensure the Marketing Head, Marketing managers and sub-project managers receive regular status updates and delays in turnaround times are managed.
• Manage agency and partner relationships to ensure that marketing and communication material is of the best quality ultimately making Standard Bank SBO more competitive in the market