Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Abu Dhabi

A high-profile global sustainability initiative is seeking a Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications to lead its international brand, marketing, digital and communications strategy. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing, purpose-led organisation. The successful candidate will strengthen its global reputation, expand its digital reach and raise the profile of sustainability innovators and changemakers worldwide. The role is in Abu Dhabi and would require someone to be based there.

Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications Opportunity

Reporting to senior executive leadership, the Director will lead an integrated marketing and corporate communications function covering brand, media relations, digital, content, events, internal communications and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering the global marketing, brand and communications strategy.
• Strengthening international profile, reputation and brand awareness.
• Leading media relations, executive communications, thought leadership and crisis communications.
• Overseeing digital marketing, social media, website, SEO, paid media and data-led campaigns.
• Managing major events, strategic partners, agencies and senior stakeholders.
• Leading and developing a high-performing communications and marketing team.

The Ideal Candidate for the Director of Marketing and Communications

Highly experienced in senior marketing, brand or corporate communications roles, with a strong record of delivering international strategies and measurable results. Experience within a global prize, foundation, philanthropic organisation or purpose-led initiative would be highly relevant and will be prioritised. Candidates from government-related organisations, NGOs or leading strategic communications agencies will also be considered.

You should have:

• Experience working inhouse or via an agency for global prize, foundation, philanthropic organisation or purpose-led initiative
• Strong knowledge of the UAE business, government and media landscape.
• Experience managing international stakeholders and global campaigns.
• Expertise across reputation, media, brand, digital and content.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial and hands-on leadership style.

We are looking for people with the resilience and drive to operate in a fast-moving, high-profile environment – this is not a back seat, 9-5 job – we are looking for passionate, can do attitudes who want to shape and drive this role.

The role is based in Abu Dhabi. Candidates elsewhere in the UAE must be willing to maintain a regular presence in Abu Dhabi.

Why Join this sustainability initiative?

This is an opportunity to:

• Lead the global reputation and positioning of an internationally recognised sustainability initiative.
• Work closely with senior UAE and international stakeholders.
• Shape and grow a marketing and communications function.
• Build the profile of innovators delivering practical sustainability solutions worldwide.
• Join the organisation during a significant period of growth and transformation.
• Contribute to a purpose-led initiative with genuine global impact.

Hanson Search is managing this confidential appointment. Please submit your CV and a brief overview of your relevant leadership experience.

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