Assistant Manager, Communications and Branding

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

About BW Group

BW Group is a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deepwater oil & gas production, and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955 by Sir YK Pao, BW controls a fleet of over 490 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities, with its 200 LNG and LPG ships constituting the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries, biofuels and water treatment. BW is proud to be listed as one of Forbes Worlds Best Employers 2023.

Are you ready to make an impact?

What drives us is our mission to deliver energy for the world today, and to find solutions for tomorrow. If you want to make lives better around the world by providing access to energy, while working on sustainability and decarbonisation, wed like to hear from you. Working at BW you will feel the pulse of the world each day. If something happens in the world, we feel it, and you can play your part by anticipating and responding to it. Our high-performing teams are drawn to BW by the global nature of our work and the satisfaction of working with collaborative people who inspire each other to deliver exceptional results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Communications and Branding Assistant Manager to join our small and dynamic Communications and Branding team. This is a newly created role that reports to the Head of Communications with a focus on BW Group and some of the Groups privately held affiliates. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in communications, contributing to a high-performing team in a fast-paced multinational environment. We work hard but we like to have fun too!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support corporate communications for BW Group and some of its affiliates with timely, relevant, and engaging content and visuals.
• Support, draft and contribute to the Groups annual Sustainability Report.
• Support, draft and contribute to World Horizon, the Groups bi-annual publication.
• Assist with press releases and media inquiries.
• Assist in maritime crisis communications in conjunction with the Head of Communications and a third-party partner agency.
• Create and execute digital communications campaigns to engage internal/external stakeholders and enhance the company's online presence e.g. LinkedIn
• Oversee social media platforms and the BW Group website.
• Plan and draft internal communications to keep employees informed about company news, achievements, and initiatives.
• Provide support for company events, industry forums and exhibitions (e.g. take photos and prepare videos).
• Manage BW Groups creative assets and media library.
• Develop relationships with third-party providers (web agency, design partners etc.).
• Update distribution lists, raise Purchasing Orders and process third-party invoices.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all print/online communications platforms.
• Support ad-hoc and unplanned communication and branding requests.

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the below:

• Minimum three years working in corporate communications (preferably a global organisation, or in the maritime or energy industry)
• Driven and self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced international work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt and design content for internal/external audiences and channels, breaking down complex topics into clear, compelling, easy-to-understand content.
• Excellent copywriting and copyediting skills
• A positive can-do attitude.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure on multiple priorities and deliver work under tight deadlines.
• Creative, proactive and resourceful, able to work independently.
• A creative thinker with high attention to detail
• Strong planning, organisation and time management skills to efficiently manage deadlines.
• Collaborative, reliable team player with a sense of ownership for work tasks assigned.
• Discretion in handling confidential matters and cultural awareness in navigating diverse business environments.
• Professionalism in stakeholder management, especially working with senior stakeholders in various industries.
• Experience in managing digital communications/social media e.g. LinkedIn
• Proficient in MS Office applications, communication tools and media monitoring tools.
• Good eye for design. Proficient with content creation and photo editing tools e.g. Canva.

Education qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Business, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Additional certification and/or training in crisis communication, media relations, or relevant areas will be an advantage.
• Journalism/ editorial experience will be a bonus.

At BW, we offer challenging work in an international environment with a team of dedicated and competent colleagues. We recognise that the success of BW rests with each employees ability to provide the necessary skills and confidence within the team, and our training is tailored to suit individual needs and career aspirations.

Vision:Best on Water

Mission:We deliver energy for the world today, and find solutions for tomorrow

Values

• Collaborative
• Ambitious
• Reliable
• Enduring

If our values resonate with you and you think you can contribute, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Don't meet every single requirement? At BW, we value diversity and the unique experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We welcome you to apply for the role even if you don't fully meet all the listed requirements, especially if you are passionate about building an inclusive culture where we strive to be our best. You may be just the right candidate!

Information for Recruitment Agencies:

BW endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, BW operates a preferred supplier list (PSL) and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.