Job Title Senior Director Corporate CommunicationsLocation Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Function Corporate Communications Position Type Permanent fulltime Relocation supported About the OpportunityWe are constructing one of the largest primary metals and industrial complexes in the Middle Easta multibilliondollar project backed by international industrial shareholders and a major sovereign investment ecosystem Having spent the development phase out of view we are now transitioning from confidentiality to high international visibility As there is currently no existing communications function website owned channels or brand system this appointment represents a groundfloor build mandate Everything the organisation communicates publicly over the next decade will begin with this role The RoleYou will establish the organisation as a credible disciplined and internationally legible industrial enterprise You will own the strategy and execution of our emergence from confidentiality the overarching corporate narrative and the governance standards required for an asset backed by listed shareholders across multiple jurisdictions This is a true build role Initially you will be doing the work personally while directing itequally comfortable drafting executive remarks late at night and presenting reputation risk strategy to the Board the following morning Note Government relations and regulatory affairs are managed separately Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy amp Narrative Develop the corporate story message architecture across global markets and the sequenced launch strategy Media amp Reputation Build regional and international media relationships from scratch oversee inbound queries spokesperson preparation and media monitoring Brand amp Digital Assets Endtoend launch of our bilingual website corporate identity editorial calendar and an extensive photofilm asset library Executive Communications Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership draft speeches statements opinion pieces board materials and investor narratives Shareholder Coordination Manage disclosure interfaces with shareholder communications and investor relations functions across multiple jurisdictions on a nosurprises basis Internal amp Site Communications Build a multichannel architecture for a rapidly growing multilingual workforce spread across corporate offices and active construction sites Issues amp Crisis Management Establish and test crisis frameworks scenarios holding statements and simulation drills prior to operational launch Department amp Partner Management Build the operating model hire the internal team manage budgets and select agency partners Capital Markets Readiness Align the equity story with the corporate narrative to establish securities disclosure discipline in preparation for future capital market activity FirstYear ExpectationsFirst Quarter Complete governance audits secure approval for disclosure protocols and emergence calendars initiate brand and website agency briefs First Six Months Launch the bilingual website deploy corporate identity contract primary agencies establish crisis frameworks and run executive simulations execute initial controlled announcements End of Year One Achieve a fully functioning department establish measurable media presence finalize launch playbooks embed systematic executive reporting RequirementsCandidate Profile amp RequirementsExperience 12 years in corporate communications including at least 3 years leading a function or serving as a deputy group lead in a large enterprise Corporate Track Record Strong insidecompany track record with direct accountability for commercial and corporate outcomes Building Capabilities Proven experience establishing or substantially rebuilding a communications department from the ground up PublicListed Environment Experience working under securities disclosure obligations with a strong understanding of materiality and regulatory timing Heavy Industry Experience Experience in metals mining energy chemicals or largescale industrial infrastructure Major Project Transition Demonstrated success communicating a major capital project through construction to operational launch or through major corporate transitions IPO listing carveout Crisis Leadership Practical experience personally leading communications through live reputational environmental or operational crises Language amp Writing Excellence Proficiency in Arabic and English is required with the ability to personally draft publicationstandard content opeds speeches statements without relying on agencies Location Willingness to be based in Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with regular site visits Preferred Advantageous SkillsExperience working within or alongside international joint ventures or Chineselisted enterprise structures Experience preparing for an Initial Public Offering IPO Background in metals mining or aluminium Preexisting network within regional and international industrialmetals trade media Experience wi
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