Lead, Corporate Communication

About the role

The Lead, Corporate Communication will support First Abu Dhabi Bank’s external and internal communications, translating business priorities into clear, integrated messages. Reporting to the VP of Communications, the role coordinates programmes from briefing through evaluation and ensures content aligns with brand, regulatory and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver integrated communications plans across external, customer, internal, marketing and digital channels.
• Translate strategic and commercial priorities into campaign activities, timelines, deliverables and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate communications projects from scoping, briefing, content development, approvals, delivery and post‑campaign evaluation.
• Monitor PR agency performance against KPIs, compile results and identify improvement opportunities.
• Build strong understanding of the Bank’s business priorities and provide communications advice to senior stakeholders.
• Draft, edit and quality‑check press releases, speeches, presentations, internal memos, email campaigns, annual reports and marketing collateral.
• Adapt content for different channels and audiences, maintaining editorial calendars and campaign schedules.
• Support media engagements, social‑media content creation and executive event preparation.
• Monitor emerging issues, stakeholder sentiment and reputational risks, escalating concerns to the VP.
• Ensure all communications comply with brand standards, legal, regulatory and data‑protection requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or equivalent) in communications, journalism, media, marketing, English or related field.
• 6–8 years of relevant communications experience in corporate, financial‑services, professional‑services or agency environments.
• Proven track record of managing senior stakeholders and delivering integrated communications campaigns.
• Strong media relations and ability to secure positive coverage.
• Excellent English and Arabic writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Resilient, proactive and collaborative with high attention to detail.