Communications Director – Abu Dhabi

About the role

Lead the communications transformation agenda for a fast‑growing Abu Dhabi‑based organisation. This senior leadership role will shape internal and external communications, strengthen stakeholder engagement and position communications as a key driver of business growth and organisational transformation.

Key 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.

Required profile

• 12+ years of communications experience with leadership responsibility.
• Proven track record building, transforming or enhancing communications functions in complex organisations.
• Experience leading both internal and external communications functions.
• Successful support of organisational growth, business transformation or change programmes.
• Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Experience developing communications governance, frameworks and operating models.
• Team leadership experience with responsibility for developing communications capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important communications function.