Head of Communications – Japan

≪Job Description & Position Highlights≫

• Responsible for planning and executing public relations strategies for the Japanese market, and overseeing internal and external communications
• Ability to optimize global strategies for the Japanese market and contribute to enhancing the corporate brand
• Ability to collaborate with senior management and overseas teams to drive public relations initiatives with autonomy
• A position at a foreign-affiliated company where you can utilize your English skills and work flexibly in a multicultural environment

【Job Responsibilities】
We are looking for a Head of Communications – ALTEN Japan to lead our communication efforts in the Japanese market.
This role requires both adaptation and execution:at times, you will tailor the group’s global communication strategy to the local market; at other times, you will implement global guidelines directly to ensure alignment and consistency with the Group strategy. You will support business objectives, recruitment efforts, and employer branding, acting as a key bridge between the global communications team and the local organization.

■Key Responsibilities：

• Global–Local Alignment: Ensure consistent implementation of global communication guidelines in Japan, while identifying when adaptation is required to fit the local culture and market dynamics.
• Local Communication Initiatives: Design and execute locally relevant campaigns that resonate with Japanese audiences, while staying aligned with the group’s overall brand and messaging.
• Employer Branding & Recruitment Communication: Partner with HR and Talent Acquisition to strengthen our employer brand in Japan and support recruitment campaigns.
• Business Partnering: Work closely with business teams to provide communication support for commercial priorities, events, and client-facing initiatives.
• Internal Communications: Develop engaging initiatives to connect employees with the group’s mission, values, and culture.
• Media & PR: Manage relationships with local media, prepare press releases, and support thought leadership opportunities.
• Content Creation: Produce, adapt, and localize content for digital channels, social media, internal platforms, and events.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Measure impact, share insights, and report to both local and global leadership.

■Reports to:
ALTEN JAPAN’s Head of Administrative Division& ALTEN Asia Head of Communications

【Employment Type】
Permanent employee

【Salary】
Based on experience and skill level

【Working Hours】
In accordance with company regulations

【Work Location】
Tokyo, Japan

【Holidays & Leave】
In accordance with company regulations

【Benefits & Welfare】
In accordance with company regulations

【Qualifications & Experience】

• Above 5 – 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related fields.
• Experience working in an international company or matrix environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Japanese communication culture, media landscape, and storytelling practices.
• Fluent in Japanese and proficient in English (business level).
• Experience in employer branding or recruitment communication is a strong plus.
• Strong writing and content creation skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
• Solid project management skills and ability to balance global direction with local needs.
• Flexible and adaptable: able to balance following global guidelines with adapting strategy locally.
• Culturally aware and able to bridge global and local perspectives.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented.