Maritime Communications and Marketing supports DNV Maritime, the world's leading classification society, in driving the industry transition towards a digital, efficient and eco-friendly future; through broadening our reputation as a thought leader and accelerating revenue generation. Our global Maritime Communications & Marketing team is composed of 30 dedicated and high-performing international communications and marketing experts, strategically positioned across 9 countries to amplify our message and mission. Together, we are committed to advancing DNV Maritime's vision, promoting innovation, and shaping the future of the maritime industry.
About the role:
We are looking for a new Head of Regional Communications APAC to lead our Communications Hub for Asia Pacific. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of international marketing and communications professionals, driving strategy and leadership communication, marketing communication, branding, digital communications, media relations & PR, social media, and employee communications. We seek a visionary leader who can steer our communications strategy across the APAC region, ensuring our message resonates with clarity and impact with local audiences.
The Head of Regional Communications APAC at DNV Maritime, reporting to the Global Head of Regional Communications & Brand based in Hamburg, Germany, will be a strategic partner based in our Singapore office. This position will be responsible for all Communications activities across the three Asian Regions: South East Asia, Pacific & India, Greater China and Korea & Japan. The team of the Regional Comms Hub comprises 5 communications and marketing experts based in Singapore, Shanghai, and Busan.
This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities:
- Crafting and executing a long-term integrated communication strategy for the relevant regions, aligning with the global vision.
- Overseeing the communications and marketing budgets across three distinct regions.
- Providing leadership and direction to the Communications Hub team, fostering their growth and development.
- Establishing and tracking performance metrics for the Communications Hub, ensuring objectives are met and success is quantifiable.
- Spearheading regional and global communications projects and campaigns, managing them from conception to execution.
- Serving as a trusted advisor on communications matters to the Regional Management and Business Development teams.
- Building and maintaining robust media relationships, managing inquiries, and providing support during crisis situations.
- Driving the creation and dissemination of content across various channels, including PR, social media, marketing materials, online platforms, and internal communications.
- Coordinating and enhancing the presence at regional trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
- Upholding brand integrity and consistency across all communication channels.
- Leading a digital-first communications approach, leveraging marketing automation to potentially scale local initiatives on a global level.
- Driving internal and leadership communications to provide a line of sight between high-level strategy and individual actions and goals.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
- Guaranteed Annual Wage Supplement.
- Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Compassionate, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity & shared parental leave, Adoption leave, Childcare & Extended Childcare Leave, Examination leaves, National Service (NS) leave, medical leave, Prolonged Illness leave)
- Medical benefits (Clinical treatment, Emergency Medical Services, Specialist Consultation, Paediatrician Consultation, Inoculations (Hepatitis, H1N1 & Flu), Dental Treatment, Annual Medical Examination, Hospitalization & Surgical Benefits)
- Maternity Benefits
- Pension and Insurance Policies (Central Provident Fund, Group Term Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Work Injury Compensation Insurance)
- Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme)
- Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Gym Subsidy, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
- Company bonus/Profit share
*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About you:
- University degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration or similar
- At least seven years of communications, marketing, or sales experience in a B2B business environment
- Proven track record as a project manager and trusted advisor to top management
- Experience in leadership, adept at managing and inspiring teams
- Demonstrable understanding of content marketing tactics and technology
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an international, virtual team
- Experience of working within the Maritime industry would be an advantage
Personal qualities:
- Native, or near-native fluency in English; Mandarin language skills (an advantage)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly collaborative team player
- A clear communicator
- Strong analytical skills
- Solution-oriented self-starter
- Willing to experiment and test new concepts, channels and strategies
- Be comfortable working on multiple initiatives at the same time, prioritizing effectively to meet tight deadlines
- Eye for detail, while keeping the focus on the big picture
- Openness/flexibility to travel
