Communications Director UAE National

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior communications executive to lead and develop the communications function amid a major transformation. The role requires UAE national leadership experience and a track record in driving internal and external communications across the organisation.

You will establish governance, guide brand management, and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders while managing agencies and a skilled team. This is a leadership position with broad scope and impact.

Qualifications

• UAE National with extensive communications leadership experience.
• Experience transforming or building communications functions.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external communications strategy across the organisation.
• Establish communications governance, standards, and best practices.
• Drive organisational change and transformation communications initiatives.
• Oversee brand management, reputation, and communications consistency.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership.
• Manage external agencies, partners, and specialist suppliers.
• Lead and develop an established communications team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Brand governance

Team leadership

Communications strategy

Job description

Job Description

• Lead a communications transformation agenda
• UAE National with department leadership experience

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent Abu Dhabi-based organisation undergoing a significant period of transformation and growth. As part of its evolving strategic agenda, the business is investing in leadership capability and seeking a senior communications executive to lead and develop the communications function.

Job Description

• Lead internal and external communications strategy across the organisation
• Establish communications governance, standards, and best practices
• Drive organisational change and transformation communications initiatives
• Oversee brand management, reputation, and communications consistency
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership
• Manage external agencies, partners, and specialist suppliers
• Lead and develop an established communications team

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with extensive communications leadership experience
• Proven track record transforming or building communications functions
• Experience leading both internal and external communications activities
• Strong background in organisational change and transformation communications
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and leadership teams
• Experience managing teams, communications frameworks, and brand governance

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to transform and modernise a communications function
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Broad remit spanning communications, brand, stakeholder engagement, and change
• Chance to shape organisational growth and business transformation initiatives
• Leadership responsibility with scope to influence future capability development
• Join a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans
• Platform to introduce innovative communications practices and digital solutions

Contact

Ian Pollington

Quote job ref: JN-082026-7082119

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