Corporate Communications Senior Associate at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners (HCP) is a professional services firm that specializes in the provision of management consulting services covering the entire human resource management value chain.

Job Title: Corporate Communications Senior Associate

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Head, Corporate Communications
Seniority Level: Senior Associate

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and creative Corporate Communications Senior Associate to help shape and communicate the brand narrative of a top-tier financial institution.
• This role is ideal for a skilled storyteller and media-savvy professional who can drive external communications, build stakeholder trust, and support corporate visibility initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for strategic communications, public relations, social impact messaging, and ESG storytelling, with a proven ability to manage reputation, coordinate CSR activities, and create high-quality content across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities
External & Media Communications:

• Draft and distribute press releases, speeches, media kits, and executive communications.
• Manage media relations and maintain positive relationships with journalists and PR agencies.
• Support brand messaging in alignment with the company’s values, particularly in ESG and CSR areas.

Brand and Reputation Management:

• Assist in executing brand campaigns and public affairs programs.
• Monitor brand sentiment and competitor narratives across traditional and social media.
• Coordinate crisis communication protocols and reputation risk responses when needed.

CSR and ESG Communications:

• Collaborate with the sustainability and ESG team to tell compelling impact stories.
• Document and promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives (e.g., financial literacy programs, environmental campaigns).
• Assist in preparing content for the annual ESG and impact reports.

Content Creation and Digital Engagement:

• Develop high-quality content for digital channels (LinkedIn, website, intranet, newsletters).
• Support the development of campaigns that engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and manage editorial calendars for social media and blog articles.

Internal Communications:

• Draft internal announcements, employee newsletters, and talking points for leadership.
• Support internal campaigns that enhance company culture and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).
• 7 – 10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or PR, ideally within a regulated sector (finance or government).
• Demonstrated experience managing external and internal communications strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience in event planning, digital communications, and CSR and ESG reporting.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.