Chief Communications Officer

About the Client

Our client is a prominent public organisation in Hong Kong, dedicated to delivering public-interest initiatives and engaging closely with communities, government, professional bodies and other stakeholders. The organisation is seeking an accomplished communications leader to shape its corporate narrative, safeguard its reputation and lead strategic engagement across diverse audience.

About the Role

• Act as a strategic adviser to senior management, providing clear communications counsel on major policies, initiatives, stakeholder expectations and public sentiment.
• Lead the organisation's corporate narrative, brand positioning and reputation-management strategy across all channels and platforms.
• Serve as a senior spokesperson and support the Chairperson and executive leadership in media, public and stakeholder engagements.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with government, regulatory bodies, community groups, professional institutions, industry partners and the media.
• Lead proactive media relations, issues management and crisis communications, including executive briefing, key messaging and response planning.
• Oversee public education, community-engagement, digital and social-media initiatives to strengthen public understanding and stakeholder trust.
• Drive consistent internal communications and employee-engagement initiatives that reinforce the organisation's mission, values and strategic priorities.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing corporate communications team.

The Successful Candidate

• Degree-qualified in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• At least 20 years' relevant experience in corporate communications, public affairs, media relations or related functions, including a minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience leading communications, reputation management and stakeholder engagement within a complex, high-profile or public-interest environment.
• Strong understanding of Hong Kong's government, policy, community and media landscape, with an established network across relevant stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in corporate positioning, brand management, issues management, crisis communications and digital engagement.
• An inclusive and decisive people leader, with the ability to build, develop and motivate a high-performing communications team.
• Outstanding written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

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