Head of International Affairs - London, United Kingdom - Group Lotus

Group Lotus

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
London, GB- Department: CEO Office- Date: 03-Feb-2023- Description:

Head of International Affairs, London UK

A key role within the Global Brand Centre in both representing the interests of Lotus' international markets' needs and also disseminating the goals and principles out to the markets from the global centre.

The Head of International Affairs represents a 'seat at the table' for Lotus key markets' Brand and PR teams in the global centre.

A key part of establishing the new GBC and the opportunity to collaborate with a world-class team, delivering the campaigns that will transform Lotus into a global performance brand.

Main Duties & Responsibilities- Ensure globally consistent approach to PR and Brand strategy alignment and execution.

Collaborate with and ensure that internal teams such as Global PR, Marketing, Content, Communications, Lotus Tech Creative Centre and Lotus Advanced Performance, and global markets including Europe, UK & ROW, USA and ME/APAC, are aligned with the global brand media strategy.
Act as expert business partner to, and global representative of Lotus' international markets at the London headquarters
Liaise with markets and retailers to support their content and informational needs
Collaborate with external agencies and partners.
Budget management
Business case development to support investment
Travel as necessary to collaborate with team and agency partners regionally and internationally

Competencies

Continuous Improvement through creative solutions solves problems in creative ways. Is willing to question established ways of doing things.
Engaging Teams delivering high performance through effective team working. Supports a culture where the input of all is valued.
Focused Development builds the skills and competencies of self and others. Contributes to improving organisational capability.
Influencing successfully builds support for ideas through effective and appropriate communication strategies.
Organised undertakes work in a well thought out, timely manner.
Liaising/Networking builds internal/external networks in order to deliver business objectives.
Drive and Accountability demonstrates drive and persistence to meet or exceed goals for self and others.
Commercial Acumen understands the markets within which the Company operates. Strives to deliver outstanding business performance.

Essential criteria- Experience working in a global brand and/or PR function

People/line manager experience
Budget management
Media management
Global campaign management and strategy
Media planning and buying
People management

Personal Qualities/ Aptitudes- Highly proficient communications skills

Ability to influence at all levels
Relishes a challenge, is resilient and drives success in team
Highly creative and ability to solve problems
Enjoys the team dynamic and collaboration in its widest sense
Inspires positive working environment

Benefits:

Private healthcare
Pension
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
Car access scheme

Other:

This role will be Hybrid working, however there will be an expectancy to work a minimum of 3 days per week in the London office area code locations
W1F and EC1R