Director of Communications

Credo Talent Solutions; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 360.000 - 680.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Credo Talent Solutions in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Director - Corporate Communications to lead the Group’s communications strategy, strengthen reputation and align executive messaging with business priorities.

You will advise the CEO and senior leaders, manage media relations, internal communications, and crisis communications, and oversee digital and stakeholder engagement across local and international platforms.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or related field.
• Experience leading communications at Group or multinational level and with C-suite executives.
• Experience in industries related to industrial or manufacturing sectors preferred.

Mansioni

• Develop and lead the corporate communications strategy across internal and external audiences.
• Advise CEO and senior leadership on communications for priorities and announcements.
• Lead external and media relations, press materials and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee internal communications to align employees with priorities.
• Manage reputation, crises, and strategic communications during critical events.
• Guide digital content, platforms and corporate storytelling across channels.

Conoscenze

Executive communications

Media relations

Internal communications

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Digital communications

Leadership influence

Strategic messaging

Brand storytelling

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Descrizione del lavoro

Director - Corporate Communications

The Director - Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and leading the Group's corporate communications strategy, ensuring clear, consistent and impactful communication across internal and external audiences.

The role will strengthen the Group's corporate reputation, support executive leadership communications, enhance employee engagement and ensure consistent positioning of the organisation across key stakeholders, media and communication channels.

Working closely with the Group CEO, senior leadership, HR, Investor Relations, Government Relations, Marketing and other business functions, the Director will lead the development and execution of communications programmes that support the Group's strategic priorities, transformation agenda and corporate identity.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Communications Strategy

• Develop and implement the Group-wide corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives and corporate priorities.
• Establish communication frameworks, standards and governance across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Ensure consistent corporate messaging, positioning and tone of voice across internal and external channels.
• Advise senior leadership on communication strategies for key business priorities, announcements and organisational developments.
• Continuously assess communication effectiveness and identify opportunities to strengthen the Group's corporate profile and reputation.

Executive Communications

• Act as a trusted communications advisor to the Group CEO and senior leadership team.
• Develop executive speeches, key messages, presentations, briefing notes, leadership communications and talking points.
• Support senior executives with communication planning for major announcements, events, conferences and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop leadership communication programmes that strengthen visibility, alignment and connection across the organisation.

External & Media Communications

• Lead the Group's external communications strategy and media relations programme.
• Build and maintain relationships with key local, regional and international media outlets and journalists.
• Develop press releases, corporate announcements, media statements, articles, interviews and other external communications.
• Coordinate media interviews and opportunities for senior executives.
• Monitor media coverage and external sentiment relating to the Group and its key business activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the Group's profile across relevant industry, business and corporate platforms.

Internal Communications

• Develop and oversee the Group's internal communications strategy to ensure employees are informed, aligned and connected to organisational priorities.
• Lead communications around major business developments, transformation initiatives, organisational changes and strategic priorities.
• Develop CEO and leadership communications, town halls, employee campaigns, newsletters and other internal communication initiatives.
• Work closely with HR and Employee Engagement teams to strengthen employee communication and organisational alignment.
• Ensure communication is appropriately tailored to different employee groups and business units.

Reputation & Issues Management

• Develop and maintain corporate communications and issues-management frameworks.
• Lead communications planning for sensitive issues, business disruptions, organisational changes and reputational matters.
• Prepare holding statements, Q&A, briefing documents and communication plans for potential issues.
• Monitor emerging reputational risks and provide timely advice to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure consistent and accurate communication during critical situations.

Digital & Corporate Channels

• Oversee corporate content across the Group's website, social media and other digital communication channels.
• Establish content standards and ensure consistent corporate messaging across platforms.
• Work with relevant teams to develop impactful digital content, campaigns, corporate stories and leadership communications.
• Monitor digital engagement and communication performance and use insights to improve content and channel effectiveness.

Brand & Corporate Positioning

• Ensure communications are aligned with the Group's corporate identity, brand guidelines and strategic positioning.
• Support the development of corporate narratives around the Group's business, transformation, sustainability, innovation and growth agenda.
• Work closely with Marketing and other relevant functions to ensure alignment between corporate communications and broader brand activities.
• Strengthen the organisation's positioning within the steel, building materials, industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Stakeholder Communications

• Develop communication strategies for key stakeholder groups, including government entities, investors, employees, customers, partners, industry bodies and the wider business community.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Government Relations, HR, Legal, Sustainability and business leadership to ensure coordinated stakeholder messaging.
• Support major corporate events, conferences, exhibitions and strategic announcements.

Team Leadership & Agency Management

• Lead, develop and mentor the corporate communications team.
• Establish clear objectives, performance measures and development plans for the function.
• Manage external communications agencies, PR firms, creative agencies and other communication partners.
• Ensure external partners deliver against agreed objectives, quality standards and budgets.
• Manage the communications budget and ensure effective allocation of resources.

Measurement & Reporting

• Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks for corporate communications.
• Monitor media coverage, stakeholder engagement, employee communication effectiveness and digital performance.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on communications performance and emerging issues.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve communications strategies and programmes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline. A Master's degree is an advantage.
• 12-15+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, strategic communications or a related field.
• Proven experience leading communications at a Group, large corporate, multinational or complex organisational level.
• Strong experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience across corporate communications, media relations, executive communications and internal communications.
• Strong experience managing corporate reputation and communications during sensitive or high-profile situations.
• Experience managing communications teams and external agencies.
• Experience in a large industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, construction or similarly complex environment would be highly advantageous.
• GCC/UAE experience strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic corporate communications
• Executive and leadership communications
• Media relations and PR
• Internal communications
• Reputation and issues management
• Crisis communications
• Stakeholder management
• Corporate positioning and storytelling
• Digital communications
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Senior-level influencing and advisory capability
• Team leadership and people development
• Agency and budget management
• Strong business and commercial understanding
• High level of discretion and confidentiality

Key Success Measures

• Consistency and effectiveness of Group-wide corporate communications.
• Quality and impact of executive and leadership communications.
• Strength and reach of media and external stakeholder relationships.
• Employee awareness and understanding of key organisational priorities.
• Effective management of corporate reputation and communications risks.
• Quality and timeliness of communications during critical business situations.
• Increased visibility and positioning of the Group across relevant corporate and industry platforms.