Head of Communications
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About This Role
Overview
About the Group
We are a diversified multinational group headquartered in Dubai, operating across multiple sectors, including investments, consumer, technology, and services.
Our portfolio includes established businesses and high-growth ventures, supported by a strong commitment to responsible business practices and long-term value creation.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead the development and execution of the Group’s corporate communications strategy.
The role will oversee external and internal communications, media relations, executive profiling, brand positioning, and crisis communications.
The ideal candidate will bring sound judgement, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to operate in a complex multi-business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement an integrated communications strategy aligned with the Group’s objectives.
- Manage all external communications, including media relations, press materials, announcements, and corporate messaging.
- Lead internal communications to support employee engagement, organisational culture, and group-wide initiatives.
- Provide communications counsel to senior executives, including the CEO and Group leadership.
- Drive executive profiling, including thought leadership, speaking engagements, and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee brand guidelines and ensure consistent positioning across all subsidiaries and business units.
- Lead the development of crisis communications plans and act as the primary point for issues management.
- Manage relationships with external agencies, media partners, and strategic service providers.
- Monitor and assess communications performance, media coverage, and brand perception metrics.
- **Qualifications and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
- Minimum of 10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience working with senior executives and managing high-level stakeholders.
- Strong regional understanding of the GCC business landscape.
- Experience leading communications within a diversified or multinational organisation is preferred.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage complex, sensitive, and high-pressure situations with professionalism.
- **Personal Attributes**
- Strategic thinker with strong operational capability.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and team management ability.
- Able to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
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