Communications Director – UAE National

About the role

We are seeking an experienced UAE National communications leader to own a broad communications remit during a period of rapid organisational growth. This high‑profile leadership position will shape internal and external communications, strengthen brand governance, and position communications as a strategic business partner.

Key responsibilities

• Lead internal and external communications strategy across the organisation.
• Establish communications governance, standards, and best practices.
• Drive organisational change and transformation communications initiatives.
• Oversee brand management, reputation, and communications consistency.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership.
• Manage external agencies, partners, and specialist suppliers.
• Lead and develop an established communications team.

Required profile

• UAE National with extensive communications leadership experience.
• Proven track record transforming or building communications functions.
• Experience leading both internal and external communications activities.
• Strong background in organisational change and transformation communications.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Experience managing teams, communications frameworks, and brand governance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to transform and modernise a communications function.
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Broad remit spanning communications, brand, stakeholder engagement, and change.
• Chance to shape organisational growth and business transformation initiatives.
• Leadership responsibility with scope to influence future capability development.
• Join a growing organisation with ambitious expansion plans.
• Platform to introduce innovative communications practices and digital solutions.