Head of PR and Communications EMEA

A global hospitality company is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Head of PR & Communications EMEA. This executive role involves developing and implementing the overall public relations and communication strategy for the company in the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly managing third-party PR agencies in priority markets to promote, enhance, and protect the company’s brands and reputation.
• Building relationships with the media and overseeing internal and external communication tools and services.
• Managing varied communication aspects, including hotel-facing communications, media and public relations campaigns, corporate social media, crisis communications, and reputation management.
• Involvement in international travel as required.

Qualifications:

• Significant and demonstrable experience in an executive communications position, ideally with hotel/hospitality experience.
• Experience in managing internal stakeholders, PR agencies, and handling complex issues.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently and manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Proven success in developing original speeches and other communication content for senior executives.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; business-ready fluency in additional European languages would be an advantage.