Communications Director

ICAP Executive Search & Selection part of ICAP Group, the largest Business Services Group in South-Eastern Europe, is among the top premium consultancies in Greece. With more than 40 years of experience, we specialize in assessing and recruiting Senior to Middle level Executives based on our client needs.

Our client, a leading Gaming Organization, is seeking to recruit a qualified Communications Director.

Communications Director (Ref. code 3890/CD/ESS/GR)

The Role: Contribute to the optimization of the company's public image and promote the objectives, actions and views of all shareholders by developing appropriate communication strategies and effective communication programs.

Position Profile:

• Create and oversee public relations, media relations and social media strategies that create exposure and position the organization as a leader in the market
• Responsible for the formulation of objectives and the creation of the Communication Strategy in cooperation with owners, CEO COO in order to positively position the organization to its stakeholders
• Design and develop the company’s Communication Policies in line with its strategic objectives, taking into consideration the changing external environment in order to promote and develop the Company’s public image
• Responsible for the design and implementation of the Organization’s PR activities by working closely with the Management team
• Manage and execute thought leadership initiatives in support of the Strategic Blueprint
• Invigorate the development and implementation of strategic internal communications in order to create a strong entrepreneurial culture, create employee engagement and enhance culture and employee experience
• Actively participate in the formulation of an effective Internal Communications strategy and engagement within the organization
• Effectively supports the Management Team of two properties in situations that require crisis management strategies by providing relative communication tools
• Create and implement business continuity strategy for Internal Media to ensure it remains a functioning source of information for employees during an emergency
• Process and shape the Organization’s Identity, organize corporate advertising campaigns, coordinate all advertising and promotional projects (products and services)
• Conceive, formulate and deploy Corporate Relations activities for special audiences (Opinion Leaders, local communities, NPO et) in cooperation with relative depts
• Provide support on events on Enterprise Level such as Executive meetings, public events etc.
• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate metrics to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of all communication related programs and activities
• Keep abreast of industry and competitive news and trends

Candidate Profile:

• Experience with the list of responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and solicitation
• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration/Affairs
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in both public/corporate relations and Communication
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to create a compelling case for support
• Strategic, critical, creative, and innovative thinking
• Experience managing and developing a team of direct reports in a relevant position
• Ability to create and grow strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
• Experience overseeing the development of communication and/or messaging of internal brand strategies or culture for diverse audiences
• Experience in social media and other communication technologies/tools
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results