Corporate Communications & Affairs Manager

Is this your next challenge in corporate communications? The challenge is to: Strategic Communications and Advisory : Partner with senior communications leaders to deliver group-wide communication strategies, providing trusted counsel and translating complex business, policy and regulatory issues into clear, impactful messages, while staying informed of industry trends, government policies and legislative developments. Media and Public Communications : Manage external communications end-to-end, including media enquiries and public statements, while building strong media relationships and ensuring accurate, consistent, disciplined messaging. Issues and Crisis Communications : Lead issues and crisis communications by monitoring sentiment, identifying reputational risks, and managing sensitive media and stakeholder enquiries with speed, professionalism and sound judgement. Corporate Publications : Manage and support the development of key corporate publications, including the Annual Report and Sustainability Report, ensuring accuracy, consistency and effective stakeholder storytelling. ESG, Sustainability & Community Communications : Support and deliver Sustainability and ESG communications by engaging external partners, and ensuring credible, aligned Sustainability narratives across channels. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Project Management : Work closely with Legal, Marketing, Sustainability to deliver coordinated communications and manage multiple projects concurrently with strong ownership, accountability and attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment Do you have experience in corporate communications? Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or media — ideally with a mix of consultancy and in‑house exposure or in complex, multi‑stakeholder organisations Demonstrated experience managing issues or crisis communications with sound risk assessment and strong media handling skills. Exceptional writing and storytelling ability, able to craft clear, persuasive messages across platforms and audiences. Strong organisational and project management skills, able to balance strategic perspective with hands‑on delivery. Professional maturity and strong interpersonal influence — a collaborator who builds trust and navigates across seniority levels. High adaptability and resilience; proactive in identifying opportunities and solutions in a fast‑changing communications landscape. Familiarity with digital communication and measurement tools is an advantage. DFI Retail Group is a leading Asian retailer, driven by its purpose to “Sustainably Serve Asia for Generations with Everyday Moments”. At 30 Jun 2025, the Group and its associates operated over 7,500 outlets and employed over 83,000 people. The Group had total annual revenue in 2024 exceeding US$24.9 billion. The Group is dedicated to delivering quality, value and service to Asian consumers through a compelling retail experience, supported by an extensive store network and highly efficient supply chains. The Group, including its associates, operates a portfolio of well-known brands across five key divisions: health and beauty, convenience, food, home furnishings, and restaurants. The Group’s parent company, DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, is incorporated in Bermuda and has a primary listing in the equity shares (transition) category of the London Stock Exchange, with secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group’s businesses are managed from Hong Kong. DFI Retail Group is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. DFI Retail Group is responsible for ensuring that all personal information collected from each Candidate presented to DFI Retail Group is used for recruitment purposes only and the data collection process is in accordance with all applicable laws and compliant with the Code of Practice on Human Resource Management. To find out more about Our Businesses and Our People, please visit our website