Corporate Affairs & Communications Director

Department: Corporate Affairs & Communications

Location: Singapore
Reporting to: General Manager Singapore

WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE:

The incumbent is a member of the local management team whose key role is to support business decision-making process by providing strategic advice on the local operating environment. The position holder monitors, analyses, and seeks to shape the latest and upcoming legislative and regulatory developments as they affect JTI's business. The person is responsible for engagement with various government agencies or influential third-party stakeholders to champion the company's external and internal reputation-building initiatives and secure its long-term commercial interests in the market.

1. Regulatory Affairs:

Monitor, Anticipate and analyse changes in the local operating environment in the market for any commercial risks and competitive opportunities for the company. Develop, plan and implement strategies and programs which shape the operating environment in a pro-active, practical and responsible manner that are driven by the company's commercial objectives.

2. External Relations:

Direct the development and execution of a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan of key political, governmental & business partners as well as various third-party stakeholders and the media for the purposes of conveying specific business concerns to ensure the company's business interests are secured.

3. Internal and External Communications:

Provide direction on various leadership communication platforms in line with JTI corporate guidelines for the GM and local management team to effectively and efficiently communicate and engage internally with employees on both corporate level and local market business plans, company policy changes and compliance initiatives. Supervise all the external communication initiatives.

4. Community Investment and Sustainability:

Provide direction on various corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives in line with JTI corporate guidelines to contribute back to society where the market is operating in. These are strategically linked to the company's long-term business and sustainability plans.

5. People Management:

Develop, motivate, and guide the professional development of the team reporting directly and indirectly to the incumbent.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

· University Degree holder and above

· At least 8 to 10 years’ experience with government or regulatory agencies, management consulting or media companies, or working within corporate government relations/public affairs, legal or public relations functions.

· Fluency in English language. Knowledge of any additional local languages/dialects is an advantage.

· Functional Skills

o Well versed in current political affairs impacting the industry.

o Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, as well as ability to influence and work across complex teams.

o Agility to develop, plan and execute bespoke and innovative solutions to solve the various practical problems facing the company in a timely manner.