Head of PR and Communications

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of PR and Communications to lead their communications strategy in Riyadh. This role requires a seasoned professional with a robust background in communications and management, ideally within the aviation or defense sectors. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring effective communication both internally and externally. With a focus on industry and market understanding, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's positioning against competitors. If you are a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, this role could be your next career milestone.

Benefits

Expatriate Employee Benefits

Saudi National Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Communications, ideally in aviation or defense.
• Qualifications such as CIPR or CiB in Communications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Full management of a team, defining roles and responsibilities.
• Evaluating complex situations using multiple sources of information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Management Experience

Industry Awareness

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Communications

Job description

Job Title: Head of PR and Communications

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose

This role requires excellent and broad Communications knowledge and experience, along with a detailed understanding of the business, market, and key competitors. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline, and extensive experience in the Communications field, preferably with recent management experience in a mid-sized organization within the aviation or defense industry.

Qualifications such as CIPR or CiB in Communications are desirable, indicating an in-depth understanding of Communications concepts and processes within the technical or subject area, with a basic knowledge of other Communications areas. The role demands comprehensive knowledge of several Communications areas and how their processes and resources interact to achieve objectives.

A good understanding of industry and commercial awareness is essential to understand the relative positioning of the company's products/services versus competitors.

Management Responsibilities

The role involves full management of a team, including defining roles and responsibilities, planning for future needs, counseling employees on performance, and contributing to pay decisions. The role requires evaluating complex situations using multiple sources of information, including internal and external procedures, practices, and data from other teams or organizations.

Skills and Competencies

The candidate must possess a very high level of communication skills, including active listening, to effectively negotiate internally with senior levels of management.

Additional Benefits

Expatriate employee benefits and Saudi national employee benefits are provided.