Head of Communications - Growth & Transformation Leader

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive exposure

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Communications to shape and deliver a modern, scalable communications function aligned to business objectives. You will lead internal and external strategies, partner with executive leadership, and drive employee engagement and change communications.

The role offers high visibility with senior leadership, governance, content and brand management, and the chance to transform a longstanding function within a growing Abu Dhabi organisation.

Qualifications

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

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change communications

Brand management

Job description

Michael Page in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Communications to shape and deliver a modern, scalable communications function aligned to business objectives. You will lead internal and external strategies, partner with executive leadership, and drive employee engagement and change communications.

The role offers high visibility with senior leadership, governance, content and brand management, and the chance to transform a longstanding function within a growing Abu Dhabi organisation.