Head of Communications

About the role

Zofeur, the world's first on-demand platform for car-related needs, is looking for its first dedicated communications leader. This is a senior, hands-on role combining strategic ownership with day-to-day execution, reporting to the CEO and leadership team. The Head of Communications owns the public narrative, media relationships, founder communications, thought leadership and reputation across the UAE and wider GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the corporate narrative, category positioning, message architecture and proof points, and ensure consistency across media, company channels, executive communication, partnerships and events.
• Build relationships with UAE, Saudi and regional business, technology, mobility and consumer media, draft press releases, pitches and briefings, and monitor coverage and reputation risks.
• Advise the CEO and leadership on external positioning, prepare founder content and speeches, and brief executives for interviews, panels and podcasts.
• Own the editorial strategy for LinkedIn, the newsroom and key website information, and maintain an accurate record of company announcements.
• Develop data-led mobility stories, identify high-value conferences and forums, and lead communications for partnerships, launches and regional expansion.
• Build the crisis communications framework, prepare holding statements and support leadership during incidents.
• Maintain a communications calendar, media map, opportunity tracker and risk log, and report monthly on coverage quality, message penetration and reach.

Required profile

• Seven to ten years of experience in corporate communications, PR, media relations, reputation or a closely related discipline; agency and in-house experience is preferred.
• Proven experience working directly with founders, CEOs or senior executives.
• Strong relationships across UAE media; Saudi or wider GCC exposure is highly valuable.
• Experience in technology, mobility, logistics, consumer platforms, fintech or similar sectors, and in crisis or sensitive-stakeholder communications.
• Exceptional English writing and editing, and Arabic writing or media capability is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong news judgement and ability to reject weak or risky communication.
• Ability to turn complex business information and data into credible stories.
• High numerical literacy and discipline around claims, metrics and disclosure.
• Excellent executive presence, discretion and stakeholder management.