Head of Communications

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At Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty SE (AGCS), we are the global leader for insuring corporate and specialty risks in the Allianz Group. Whether it’s aircraft, satellites, the world’s biggest ships and tallest building, cyber-attacks or climate change impacts, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS) has the major risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses.

We are looking for a Head of Communications (M/F/d), based in Munich.

**Your Team**
Based in our Munich headquarters, working in collaboration with the Regional Leadership Team, this role takes leadership responsibility for the management of communications across AGCS Regional Unit Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) which covers Germany, Austria and Switzerland plus AGCS activities in Eastern Europe.

**The Impact You Will Have**
The Head of Communications CEE is part of the AGCS Global Communications team, reporting to the Global Head of Communications, and has a dual focus: first the role is responsible for managing and delivering internal communications to colleagues across the region; second, the role drives external communications in CEE, partnering with the Head of Media Relations in the Global Communications team.

In addition, the role contributes to a large number of both strategic and ad hoc activities, from interviews with journalists to business transformation projects, supporting Board members in panel discussions to organizing town halls or leadership events at our seven locations in CEE.

**Some of your specific responsibilities could include**
- Working closely with the Regional Leadership Team, you’ll provide regional direction and execution of communications activities in our important home market and the other countries of the region. You’ll also regularly exchange with and support senior executives such as the Regional Managing Director and AGCS Board members to shape and advise on their communications agendas.
- The close cooperation with Global Communications Team (esp. with the Head of Media Relations) and the other Regional Heads of Communication give the opportunity for a worldwide scope of activity, as well as daily interaction in a truly global team.
- You’ll plan and implement a wide range of internal and external communication activities, in close alignment with regional leadership and AGCS Board of Management, as well as with Allianz Group Communications.
- You’ll drive proactive media and external communications across the region (and provide support for global media work), in coordination with other colleagues (local and global, including media teams in other local Allianz companies where relevant.
- Take direct responsibility for coordination, management, support and delivery of internal communications activities.
- Support and contribute to Regional and Global Communications team activities, including media related activities and ad hoc projects.

**What You’ll Bring to the Role**
- Strong corporate communications track record (minimum 5-10 years full time experience) with an extensive hands-on experience of media relations and internal communications, ideally in a multi-country environment/global organization, including working with senior managers at international Board level.
- Knowledge of theoretical and operational principles and techniques of communications for media relations and internal/external communications, and of traditional and digital channels.
- Journalistic skills to include copywriting, information research and analysis, content generation of text, data and graphics, storytelling, ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
- Experience of expertise-driven communications in a knowledge-based industry would be directly relevant.
- Inter-personal skills, including ability to understand others’ perspectives and agendas. A team player with natural authority, personal presence, and a very collaborative mind-set.
- Strong ‘can do’ attitude and results orientation with high-quality delivery, and a good sense of humor to fit in with a very friendly and highly collaborative team.
- Fluent English and German skills.

17592 | Communication & Public Relations | Professional | Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty | Full-Time | Permanent

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