Corporate Affairs Manager

Role overview

Reporting to the Group Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Communication, the Corporate Affairs Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the OM corporate brand and reputation. The Corporate Affairs Manager is responsible for supporting enrolments and client service, government and media relations, issues and crisis management, the production of flagship publications, and other key marketing and communications collateral.

In this role, the Manager plays a key advisory role to the Group Company Secretary/ Legal Counsel and is also responsible for internal communications, and the performance and development of a small team.

Key Result Areas

• Develop and implement the annual Corporate Marketing and Communications Strategy as part of the Old Mutual’s overall strategic plan, in support of key business goals of the company.
• Manage reputation, identifying and mitigating issues that may concern the organization in advance, and managing and reporting on complaints received by the organisation.
• Support the development and implementation of the Old Mutual social responsibility strategy.
• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s CSR strategy, in collaboration with EA Marketing.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships for shared value and fundraising opportunities.
• Engaging with institutions and authorities of communities to identify projects
• Stakeholder relations with the identified institutions and partners for strategic of projects
• Develop and implement crisis management strategies to safeguard and sustain positive reputation for the organization.
• Preparation & evaluation of project proposals, briefs and reports for presentation to the Old Mutual Management and Board of Trustees
• Budget monitoring to ensure proper management of expenditure
• Coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure timely preparation of invoices, LPO’s, payments and grants
• Ensure timely submission of financial statements and audit reports to management. 
• Monitor funding and fund-raising processes with strategic partnerships for shared value
• Negotiate agreements and manage relationships with strategic partners
• Manage compliance and delivery based  OML Group STR Policy deliverables.
• Drive staff engagement in collaboration with the Group’s Human Capital team for a strong organisational culture 
• Stakeholder sensitization of Old Mutual’s  plans and creation of advocates across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensuring visibility for the Old Mutual Group internally and externally through effective utilisation of relevant traditional and digital media channels
• Managing the Stakeholder Relations calendar; events, management and meetings
• Work with relevant teams to ensure compliance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

Required Experience

• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.

Educational Requirement

• A first degree in Communications, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized university. 
• A relevant professional qualification e.g. Corporate Citizenship Certificate will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills:

• Shows strong concern for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness
• Must be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently on projects in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable nature.
• Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills with high personal integrity
• Proven analytical skills
• Organises time efficiently with the ability to prioritize work on a wide range of deliverables at once
• High levels of energy, drive, creativity and innovation
• Good business acumen and good understanding of the market
• Self-starter who shows initiative and is able to work under minimal supervision

Generic Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Analytical Thinking & Risk Management
• Process Discipline and Quality Orientation
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Strategic Orientation
• Result Orientation
• Developing Self/Others
• Culture sensitivity on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion