Senior Director of Corporate Communications (maternity cover)

At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That’s why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their unique selves to work and be proud of doing so. It’s in our differences that we will keep revolutionising the way for our customers. We are better together!

What We Do…

We’re people who love technology but know that hoteliers just want things to be simple. So since 2006 we’ve been constantly innovating our world-leading hotel commerce platform to help accommodation owners find and book more guests online - quickly and simply.

We’ve helped everyone from boutique hotels to big chains, enabling travellers to book igloos, cabins, castles, holiday parks, campsites, pubs, resorts, Airbnbs, and everything in between.

And today, we’re the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, supporting 44,500 hotels in 150 countries - with over 100 million reservations processed by SiteMinder’s technology every year.

About the Senior Director of Corporate Communications role...

If you’ve ever wanted to work on corporate communications that truly matter, with the freedom to help push boundaries for a global company that was one of the most successful IPOs of 2021, employs world-class talent, and is making a real difference to the lives of tens of thousands of business owners around the world, this is your chance.

With a direct reporting line and complete access to the Executive Leadership Team, plus support from a team of communications professionals around the world, this rare maternity cover role is responsible for driving and executing the corporate communications strategies for one of the most exciting and successful publicly-listed companies to ever emerge from Australia.

Working at least one-two days a week with the expectation you will be available for additional support as needed, this position will lead the billion-dollar SiteMinder business in growing and strengthening awareness, reputation and advocacy for the SiteMinder brand, among investors, employees and customers. Through highly-engaging and timely communications that give authenticity and credibility to the SiteMinder story, this role will tell and evolve the company’s narrative and positioning, and seek to deliver on an integrated communications framework that reaches a broad range of audiences.

What you’ll do...

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Investor Relations Manager to drive SiteMinder’s corporate narrative and positioning, and continually evolve these to reflect any influential changes in the external market or the direction of the business.

• Manage the internal and external CEO communications program.

• Work alongside the Chief Operations Officer to manage major critical incidents and crises.

• Support a team of communications professionals, co-led by a Senior GTM Communications Manager and Social Media Manager, in delivering a global go-to-market communications strategy and editorial calendar.

What you’ll have...

• Extensive years of experience in PR/communications experience in strategic corporate communications or public relations, ideally gained from within a B2B client (non-agency) environment.

• Strong understanding of working within a publicly-listed environment.

• Experience in working as part of a global team and with a network of external agencies.

• Superior writing, editing and storytelling skills to target and engage any type of audience. This includes turning detailed, complex, technical jargon into consumable, meaningful and engaging copy.

• A creative and inquisitive mind with a deep understanding of what makes a good story.

• Ability to drive and adhere to brand style and tone of voice.

• Extensive experience in media relations especially with top tier news outlets in various global markets.

• Sharp attention to detail and proofreading skills.

• Team-oriented communications leader and collaborator.

• Strong ability to develop strong rapport with key stakeholders, including at the highest levels within and external to the business.

• Deadline-driven and organised, with an ability to manage multiple priorities at any given time. The ability to smile and laugh whilst working under pressure, and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, is a must!

• Sound understanding of the various functions within go-to-market and how they contribute business value.

• Passionate about communications with an always positive attitude.

Our Perks & Benefits…

- Hybrid working model (in-office & from home)

- Mental health and well-being initiatives

- Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations

- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved 

- Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement

Does this job sound like you? If yes, we'd love for you to be part of our team! Please send a copy of your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

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