Communications Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:
The Communications Specialist, P&O Maritime Logistics, will drive all communications & marketing activities for one of DP World's companies under its Marine Services pillar - P&O Maritime Logistics.
The Communications Specialist will drive the execution of a strategic and tactical communications plan that will integrate P&OML's key messages, vision, mission, values and brand as it relates to the Marine Services pillar's business strategy, audiences and objectives.
The role will be responsible for:

• Delivering a communications Strategy
• Managing multidisciplinary agencies to maximise audience impact of communications
• Reporting on success and measuring agreed KPIs
• Identifying and developing external and internal content, working closely with the executive team of P&OML and SMEs within the company (this includes technical and operations teams, Business Unit heads, country managers and the commercial team)
• Working closely with Group communications to ensure alignment of all activity and optimal channel use
• Ensuring all content and collateral is aligned with DP World's communications and product brand guidelines

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage external agency teams
• Manage the company's messaging, and narrative as well as the brand
• Develop deep sector knowledge and audience insight
• Develop and execute campaigns and lead generation thought leadership papers
• Drive the creation of high-quality, accurate, content (externally and internally)
• Oversee social media planning and execution, responsible for community/engagement management
• Work cross-functionally with Media Relations, and other key functions to lead the development of messaging for all key stakeholders
• Oversee communications for industry event participation and ensure its cohesion with the global events plan - that is agreed with the partnerships and business communications team
• Responsible over all design and brand projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6 -8 years communications and / or marketing experience.
• Solid experience in developing and leading strategic integrated communication programmes, meeting expectations and deadlines within budgetary guidelines.
• A confident communicator and presenter
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Solid understanding of paid media best practice and opportunities
• Self motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
• Experience in crisis communicationmanagement is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Regional communications experience a plus. Additional languages a plus
• Self-starter who thrives under pressure, can prioritise multiple projects, take the initiative and is driven to achieve results in a dynamic environment