Employee Engagement & Internal Communications Lead

IDS; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IDS is seeking an Internal Communications & Employee Engagement specialist to develop and coordinate comprehensive internal communications, events, and engagement activities in Dubai. You will collaborate with HR and departments to craft timely messages, maintain brand consistency, and promote company values across channels.

You will design calendars, coordinate logistics for events, gather feedback, and help strengthen the employee experience and organizational culture through creative

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate internal communication materials, including announcements, newsletters, emails, circulars, employee updates, and internal campaigns.
• Ensure timely and consistent communication of company news, initiatives, policies, procedures, events, and employee-related information.
• Prepare professional communication content for employees through appropriate internal communication channels.
• Coordinate with HR and other departments to gather relevant information and ensure accurate communication.
• Support management in communicating key organizational messages, initiatives, and changes to employees.
• Maintain consistency in the company’s internal communication tone, messaging, and branding.
• Assist in developing internal communication calendars and schedules.
• Monitor employee communication requirements and identify opportunities to improve employee awareness and engagement.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate internal company events, employee engagement activities, celebrations, awareness campaigns, and wellness initiatives.
• Develop event concepts, schedules, agendas, and activity plans in line with the company's objectives and culture.
• Coordinate logistics including venues, catering, decorations, suppliers, invitations, registration, audiovisual requirements, giveaways, and event materials.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of events.
• Manage event timelines, budgets, quotations, purchase requests, and related administrative requirements.
• Support the organization of employee recognition programs, team-building activities, cultural celebrations, and company-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate awareness campaigns and employee activities related to health, wellness, sustainability, safety, diversity, and other organizational initiatives.
• Collect employee feedback following events and activities and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
• Support initiatives designed to strengthen employee engagement, employee experience, and organizational culture.
• Assist in implementing employee engagement surveys, campaigns, and related action plans.
• Develop creative initiatives that encourage employee participation and interaction.
• Support HR in promoting company values, culture, employee benefits, policies, and organizational initiatives.
• Assist with employee recognition and appreciation activities.
• Coordinate employee engagement calendars and ensure activities are planned throughout the year.
• Prepare and coordinate internal communication materials such as posters, invitations, digital announcements, presentations, newsletters, certificates, event programs, and other employee-facing materials.
• Work with graphic designers, agencies, or relevant departments to develop communication materials when required.
• Ensure communication materials follow approved company branding and corporate identity guidelines.
• Coordinate photography and documentation of company events and activities where applicable.
• Maintain an organized archive of communication materials, event photographs, and engagement activities.
• Prepare periodic reports on internal communication activities, employee engagement initiatives, and events.
• Track employee participation and feedback to measure the effectiveness of engagement activities.
• Maintain an annual internal communication and employee engagement calendar.
• Identify new ideas, trends, and best practices to enhance employee communication and engagement.
• Support management in evaluating the effectiveness of internal communication channels and engagement initiatives.

Job description

IDS is seeking an Internal Communications & Employee Engagement specialist to develop and coordinate comprehensive internal communications, events, and engagement activities in Dubai. You will collaborate with HR and departments to craft timely messages, maintain brand consistency, and promote company values across channels.

You will design calendars, coordinate logistics for events, gather feedback, and help strengthen the employee experience and organizational culture through creative