Global Brand & Communications Director

Black & Grey HR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 480,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is collaborating with a leading UAE oil & gas services group to appoint head of marketing communications. This role will own brand strategy, external and internal messaging, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth.

You will lead campaigns, oversee PR, and manage crises while shaping executive communications and budgets. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in marketing or corporate comms, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role, and a strong track record in brand-building and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years in marketing, brand management or corporate communications.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in building brands and integrated campaigns.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the group’s brand strategy and positioning.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital, media, and events.
• Drive PR strategy, media engagement, and sponsorships.
• Manage internal and crisis communications; lead leadership messaging.
• Translate strategy into annual plans and monitor budgets.

Skills

Brand management

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Marketing analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field

MBA or Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

CMS

Job description

Black & Grey HR is collaborating with a leading UAE oil & gas services group to appoint head of marketing communications. This role will own brand strategy, external and internal messaging, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth.

You will lead campaigns, oversee PR, and manage crises while shaping executive communications and budgets. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in marketing or corporate comms, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role, and a strong track record in brand-building and