Head of Communications
A high-profile global sustainability initiative is seeking an experienced Head of Communications to lead its communications strategy, platforms and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities of this Head of Communications position
- Develop and deliver the organisation’s annual communications plans and KPIs, contributing to performance monitoring and reporting to ensure objectives are met
- Implement the communications strategy through thought leadership, media relations, content development, and message creation
- Develop and execute event-specific communications plans and lead strategic communication initiatives
- Lead and manage PR agencies across domestic, international, and strategic communications, overseeing performance measurement and ROI
- Provide executive communications support to senior leadership, including drafting speeches, presentations, and internal messages
- Oversee the development of news releases, fact sheets, and related materials, and manage distribution via PR agencies and internal channels
- Cultivate positive media relationships and manage incoming media inquiries
- Lead and oversee digital communications plans — including social media, website development, and influencer engagement — to maximise reach and brand visibility
- Direct content strategies and engagement across Instagram, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, and LinkedIn, including oversight of senior leadership’s LinkedIn presence
- Monitor issues that could impact the organisation from a communications perspective, and maintain and update the crisis communications plan
- Manage spokesperson participation at conferences, including speech and talking-point development
- Contribute to the recommendation and monitoring of the annual communications budget
Qualifications & Experience
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree from a top-tier, internationally recognised institution
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in senior corporate communications roles within large, reputable organisations, with a proven track record managing teams delivering corporate communications and content
- UAE experience, with strong knowledge of local rules, regulations, systems, and processes relating to sustainability
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a consultative approach across a multifunctional environment
- Strong project management and budget management capability
- Up-to-date knowledge of sustainability and marketing trends, and diverse communications channels
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation as it builds a new marketing and communications function. The successful candidate will help expand its global reach, strengthen audience engagement and use digital channels to share the stories of sustainability innovators around the world.
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