Job Description
Overview
Meridia Recruitment Solutions, a KBRS Company, is partnered with BF&M Group of Companies on their search for a Head of Communications to join their team. The Head of Communications is responsible for leading the Group’s communications function, ensuring that Allshores’ reputation, culture, and stakeholder relationships are strengthened across every jurisdiction. Working in close partnership with the CEO, CHRO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Group Head of Marketing & Communications, this role delivers consistent, compelling, and trusted communications across all internal and external audiences.
Your Responsibilities
Reporting to: Group Head of Marketing & Communications
Strategic & Executive Communications
Develop and execute Allshores’ communications strategy (internal and external).
Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to align messaging, and lead all CEO communications (speeches, statements, thought leadership).
Lead issues and crisis communications management.
Act as chief media spokesperson for the organisation.
Lead ESG and sustainability communications, including reporting and transparency initiatives.
Develop and oversee the public affairs strategy, maintaining strong relationships with government, regulators, and industry associations.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Lead stakeholder management strategy and execution across all jurisdictions.
Manage Allshores’ community relations and corporate sponsorship policy.
Oversee external communications agency relationships.
Internal Communications
Facilitate all employee communications to drive engagement, cultural integration, and alignment.
Oversee internal communications channels (newsletters, intranet, campaigns, CEO and Executive Team updates).
Work closely with HR on internal messaging and change communications.
Partner with functional leaders to provide communications support across the organisation.
Leadership & Governance
Oversee communications activities in all jurisdictions, working closely with local leaders and, where necessary, local members of the Marketing & Communications team to ensure communications align with local needs and priorities.
Develop communications protocols, policies, and templates to ensure alignment, compliance, and quality.
Manage external agency relationships effectively and efficiently.
Collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing to deliver integrated brand and communications initiatives.
Your Requirements
10+ years of communications leadership, ideally in financial services, healthcare, or insurance.
Proven expertise in executive communications, media relations, issues management, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience advising senior leaders and serving as spokesperson in high-profile situations.
Strong knowledge of ESG, CSR, and investor communications.
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills.
Agency experience an asset.
Skilled at leading cross-functional and cross-jurisdictional teams.
BF&M is a subsidiary of Allshores Limited - a regional leader in health, wealth, and insurance solutions, with operations spanning Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America.
To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below.
For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Muna Dhere, Senior Recruitment Specialist at mdhere@kbrs.ca or 647-480-1718. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Muna Dhere know.
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Job details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing
Industries: Insurance
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