Internal Communications Officer

Job Purpose: As an Internal Communications Officer, you will implement the internal communications strategy by producing high-quality communications content, publishing and moderating on internal communications channels, and delivering on assigned activities and projects under the supervision of the Internal Communications Manager (ICM) or Manager Internal and Group Communications (MIC). Work closely with other Internal Communications team members to ensure that employee messaging across projects and departments are consistent and aligned with the corporate position.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the implementation of the internal communications strategy and work closely with the management team and other internal stakeholders to bring about a strategic and joined-up approach to internal communications.
• Develop and manage fit-for-purpose communications content and channels to meet the needs of diverse internal audiences.
• Devise, implement and evaluate internal communications plans on assigned projects, working closely with the relevant support departments or project managers involved.
• Plan, co-ordinate and manage internal employee events as assigned, both physical as well as virtual or hybrid.
• Maintain an up-to-date forward plan for the communication of projects and key initiatives, and support the team in tracking and reporting on activities and campaigns.
• Ensure that the content of internal communication channels, including the employee social media community, intranet and email bulletins, all work in support of the internal communications strategy and are continually reviewed and improved.
• Ensure that the internal communications function supports key HR deliverables such as the people management strategy, employee surveys, inductions and award schemes.
• Support business unit managers and equip them with messaging, consultancy, and the tools to communicate effectively and confidently with their teams.

Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in either internal or external communications in a large or reputed company
• Proven editorial experience and the ability to manage a project from research stage through to implementation with little supervision
• Excellent written skills, and ideally able to create simple video and other visual communications content (e.g. posters, infographics etc). Ability to present work quickly and accurately with creative flair

You’ll have an edge if you have:

• Strong understanding of communications principles and the confidence to challenge and provide advice to senior management
• Strong digital skills, ideally experienced working with intranets and virtual employee events
• Ability to understand and communicate persuasively issues and policies to different employee groups
• Tact and discretion to handle confidential information
Ability to analyse complex information and translate into simple messages

At E mirates Group, we’re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!

Recruitment Process and Timeline

Emirates Group, is an international organisation with employees from over 170 nationalities, we encourage applications from across the globe. Your application journey begins by applying via the Emirates Group Careers website. Please ensure your CV is up to date for our talent acquisition team to review your profile. If you meet the criteria of the role, you will then be invited to complete a HireVue video interview, to share more about your experience and your career aspirations. If you are shortlisted, you will then be invited to interview with our hiring managers. If you are successful, your recruiter will reach out to you with an offer and then our Onboarding team will ensure a smooth transition to your new role at Emirates Group

Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what’s it like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle section.