Senior Communications Director

Role Overview

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in PR, marketing, management, or a related field; 10–15 years of PR experience and at least two years in a Director-level role.
• GCC experience is essential; corporate PR in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is preferred.
• Arabic fluency is required, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in Arabic and English.
• Strong agency background and knowledge of communications strategy, agency operations, and Microsoft Office.
• Leadership experience guiding teams in strategy and client relations, including government entity management and direct reporting to a Head of Division.
• Strong media, influencer, and stakeholder relations; crisis communications and brand reputation expertise.
• Strategic and analytical problem-solving, knowledge of global market trends—particularly luxury fashion and lifestyle—and ability to handle pressure and deadlines.
• Flexibility to travel for work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned client relationships as the senior point of contact and trusted advisor, supporting long-term growth and communications delivery.
• Lead and mentor the communications team across Director, Manager, and Executive levels.
• Represent the client and agency with clients, media, and stakeholders; oversee integrated communications strategies aligned to client and business goals.
• Improve team processes, workflows, and service delivery; lead crisis response and reputation management.
• Provide senior management updates on account performance, team capacity, risks, and opportunities.
• Support client events, campaigns, and initiatives; plan resources for account delivery, team wellbeing, and project execution.
• Align senior management and delivery teams, and partner with Vice Presidents on growth, client retention, and operational excellence.

Compensation

• Pay is up to AED 45,000 per month.

Workplace

• The position works in person from the Abu Dhabi client office on selected days each week, indicating a hybrid arrangement.