Social and Digital Vice President, UAE

Hanson Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent advisory firm based in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Social Media and Digital Vice President to shape digital strategies across global markets. The successful candidate will define a world-class social and digital strategy, oversee content development, and lead a high-performing team. This position requires exceptional leadership and innovation in digital engagement. A background in digital communications and a strong grasp of corporate brand strategy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital communications and corporate brand marketing.
• Ability to inspire and scale teams effectively.
• Strong grasp of digital trends and platform innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a world-class social and digital strategy.
• Oversee development of high-impact content across all channels.
• Lead and grow a high-performing in-house team.

Skills

Digital communications

Leadership

Creative campaign development

Data-driven decision making

Digital trends

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a senior leader to shape the social and digital direction of a high growth businesses in the region. This strategic position is ideal for an ambitious, strategic and creative digital and social media expert with a proven track record in elevating corporate brand presence across digital platforms. The business has both a local and international presence.

As Social Media and Digital Vice President, you will lead the transformation of digital engagement strategies across global markets. You will own the vision for best-in-class content across social channels and the corporate website, ensuring all digital touchpoints reflect the brand’s ambition and values. This role requires a confident leader who combines a creative mindset with flawless execution and an instinct for what drives audience engagement at scale.

Social Media and Digtal VP Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a world-class social and digital strategy aligned with corporate brand priorities
• Oversee the development and delivery of high-impact content across all channels, ensuring consistency, creativity, and commercial relevance
• Drive innovation in digital storytelling, campaign design, and audience experience
• Lead and grow a high-performing in-house team and manage external agency partners
• Champion data-driven decision-making and performance analysis to continually refine digital output
• Collaborate across the business to align digital activity with wider brand, reputation, and business goals

About You

• Experience in digital communications and corporate brand marketing, either in-house or in a leading agency environment
• A deep understanding of corporate brand strategy and its digital positioning
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire and scale teams
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver creative campaigns with measurable impact
• Strong grasp of digital trends, platform innovation, and emerging content formats
• Confident operating at C-suite level, local experience/cultural understanding preferred, with an international mindset

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search and more about our digital marketing offering.

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