Strategic Planning and Communications ManagementWork closely with the Executive team and external agencies to protect and enhance the organisation's reputation and public profile globally, and manage internal and external crisis communications.Understand and implement the organisation's business plan.Plan and execute communication programs globally to enhance the organisation's brand equity.Manage relationships with media suppliers to derive commercial benefits.Collaborate with internal teams to develop and lead market communications initiatives.Business Performance:Understand the organisation's long-term revenue and profitability targets.Contribute to other business plan targets as necessary.Policy and Process Management:Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and delegations in the role's activities and decisions.The ideal candidate will have:Experience in management and crisis communicationsExperience within a global investment management or political office environment or equivalentProven track record on managing complex media and reputation management issues, including acute crisis managementSolid understanding of fund management Industry ideally with experience in infrastructure or real estate investingPresence and confidence to interface with senior management, sales heads and portfolio/asset managersExcellent writing skills.Established credentials with financial and investment press and mediaAbility to work as part of a global team, communication across time zones and regionsManagement experience of media agencies and vendors.Sufficient depth of corporate communication expertise to be treated as a senior specialist.Excellent project management skills.Ability to develop communication briefs to facilitate external agency development and internal communication clarity.Understanding as to how to leverage and manage journalist networks and media outlets to optimise brand awareness opportunities for the organisation.Previous experience as a Communications advisor to Leadership Team and Chief Executive.