Communications Director

• Opportunity to transform and modernise an established communications function
• Abu Dhabi-based leadership role with significant executive stakeholder exposure
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Abu Dhabi-based organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation.As part of its ongoing evolution, the organisation is seeking an experienced communications leader to shape and deliver a strategic communications agenda that supports employee engagement, stakeholder relationships and organisational objectives.

Job Description

The Head of Communications will be responsible for leading the organisation's communications strategy and developing a modern, scalable communications function aligned to business objectives.Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies.
• Partner with executive leadership to support organisational growth and transformation initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement, change communications and leadership communications programmes.
• Oversee corporate communications, brand management and reputation management activities.
• Establish communications governance, frameworks and best practices across the organisation.
• Develop compelling content, narratives and messaging that support strategic priorities.
• Manage agency relationships and communications partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing communications team.
• Monitor communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be an experienced communications leader with a proven track record of building, transforming or enhancing communications functions within complex organisations.You will demonstrate:

• 12+ years of communications experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading both internal and external communications functions.
• Proven success supporting organisational growth, business transformation or change programmes.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Experience developing communications governance, frameworks and operating models.
• Team leadership experience with responsibility for developing communications capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important communications function during a period of significant growth.
• High-profile role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Significant scope to influence organisational transformation and stakeholder engagement.
• Long-term career development within a leading Abu Dhabi-based organisation.
  
  

Contact: Ian Pollington

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7098484