Communications Lead

Tamara; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Dubai is seeking a communications professional for its Corporate Affairs department. You will play a vital role in public relations, managing corporate content and strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates should have 5–8 years of experience in communications or PR, excellent writing skills, and a strong ability to engage diverse stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to shape the company's public narrative and enhance employee engagement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in communications, PR, or corporate affairs.
• Proven track record in tech, fintech, or scale-up environments.
• Strong collaborative and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate content, including press releases and news materials.
• Manage partnerships and institutional relations.
• Plan company participation in public events and exhibitions.
• Design internal campaigns that enhance employee experience.
• Support executive communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Creative storytelling

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Job description

Tamara is the leading fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region with a mission to help people make their dreams come true by building the most customer-centric financial super-app on earth. The company serves millions of users in KSA, UAE, and partners with leading global and regional brands such as SHEIN, Jarir, noon, Amazon, IKEA, eXtra and Farfetch as well as small and medium businesses.

Tamara is Saudi’s first fintech unicorn and is backed by Sanabil Investments, SNB Capital, Checkout.com, amongst others, operating out of its headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with other regional and global support offices.

Your Role

We’re building a next-generation Corporate Affairs department, and we're looking for a communications professional to help us tell our story. In this role, you will be a key player in our public relations efforts, helping to shape our public narrative. You will work on the front lines of our mission to connect with the media and protect our reputation in a fast-paced and dynamic industry.

External Communications & Public Relations

• Prepare corporate content, including press releases, official news, and media-facing materials.
• Manage institutional partnerships with government and private sector entities, including signing agreements and building long-term strategic relationships.
• Plan and manage the company’s participation in exhibitions, conferences, and public events, ensuring strong brand presence and messaging.
• Organize regional community engagement initiatives and events that boost Tamara’s visibility and reputation externally and internally in the UAE and beyond.

Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

• Design and deliver engaging internal campaigns and events that not only strengthen Tamara’s unique culture but also elevate the overall employee experience.
• Partner closely with HR and other key departments to enhance internal storytelling, streamline communication flow, and reinforce company purpose.

Executive & Stakeholder Support

• Act as the essential Corporate Affairs point of contact for Dubai and the UAE market (UAE Hub).
• Work in close collaboration with the Riyadh-based team to ensure tight alignment on communication priorities, governance, and brand consistency.

Your Expertise

• 5–8 years of experience in communications, PR, or corporate affairs, with a proven track record in tech, fintech, or scale-up environments.
• Storytelling Power: Exceptional writing, creative storytelling, and strategic communications skills in English.
• Stakeholder Mastery: Proven ability to proactively manage multiple projects, diverse stakeholders, and external agencies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive & Hands-on: A collaborative, proactive, and hands-on approach with strong organizational and executional capabilities.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply