About the Role
Leadway Assurance Company Limited, a premier insurance powerhouse in Nigeria founded in 1970, is seeking a strategic and visionary Lead, Brand & Corporate Communications. In this pivotal role, you will shape, safeguard, and elevate the Leadway corporate narrative across internal and external stakeholder ecosystems, driving high-impact PR, crisis communication, and executive profiling.
Key Responsibilities- Conceptualize and execute integrated corporate communications, PR, and brand reputation campaigns within approved budgets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tier-1 business, financial, and tech media editors to secure positive earned media value.
- Lead corporate crisis communications, early-warning media monitoring, and rapid-response reputation mitigation.
- Partner with HR and executive leadership to drive transformative internal communication programs and cultural cohesion.
- Oversee editorial direction for the Annual Report, AGM collateral, sustainability narratives, and executive thought leadership articles.
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Mandatory ARCON certification, with desirable professional qualifications including NIPR, CIM, or NIM.
- 5 to 7 years of robust corporate and/or marketing agency communications experience, ideally within the Nigerian financial services or insurance sector.
- Proven track record of working with executive leadership on thought leadership, speeches, and corporate governance documentation.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, writing, editing, and crisis management skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment in a leading Nigerian institution.