Head of Communications for Growth & Transformation

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 294,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Head of Communications to lead a growing organisation’s strategic communications agenda. You will shape internal and external messaging, strengthen stakeholder engagement and position communications as a core driver of growth and transformation.

Reporting to the executive leadership, you will develop integrated strategies, oversee branding and reputation, manage agencies, and build a high‑performing team to support business objectives and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of communications experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading both internal and external communications functions.
• Proven success supporting organisational growth, transformation or change programmes.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Experience developing communications governance, frameworks and operating models.
• Team leadership experience with responsibility for developing communications capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated internal and external communications strategies.
• Partner with executive leadership to support organisational growth and transformation initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement, change communications and leadership communications programmes.
• Oversee corporate communications, brand management and reputation management activities.
• Establish communications governance, frameworks and best practices across the organisation.
• Develop compelling content, narratives and messaging that support strategic priorities.
• Manage agency relationships and communications partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing communications team.
• Monitor communications effectiveness and identify opportunities to enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Act as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Change management

Content strategy

Team leadership

Internal communications

External communications

Governance frameworks

Job description

Michael Page in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Head of Communications to lead a growing organisation’s strategic communications agenda. You will shape internal and external messaging, strengthen stakeholder engagement and position communications as a core driver of growth and transformation.

Reporting to the executive leadership, you will develop integrated strategies, oversee branding and reputation, manage agencies, and build a high‑performing team to support business objectives and