Communications Officer (One Year Contract)

Job description / Role

An exciting role has arisen for an Internal Communications Officer and editor to support the communications team with all aspects of its internal communications delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all editorial content produced by the department, and the development of the current internal communications platform and tools in addition to coming up with new internal communications idea that will help enhancing communication between the various internal departments and employees.

The Internal Communications Officer will be responsible for the drafting, coordination and delivery of internal communications content including staff e-newsletter, daily news briefing and staff notices.

Requirements

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or any relevant field

Essential Criteria

At least 3 years of experience in Communications and/or related fields
Excellent English (written and spoken) ( Arabic is a plus)
Strong writing, editorial and proofreading skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong computer skills with excellent command of MS Office applications .
Ability to grasp client needs and consider practical solutions
Good team-working skills
Flexibility to work extra hours when needed
Ability to handle multiple projects at once
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Desirable Criteria
Experience in the Middle East is desirable.
Proficiency in Sharepoint content management
Responsibilities
Drafting, compiling and coordinating the internal Staff e-newsletter
Intranet content and news update (Sharepoint)
Media monitoring
Daily news briefing report
Work closely with various internal stakeholders to draft and develop content that aligns with the entity’s mission and vision (staff notices, emails and outgoing letters..)
Support with the organisation of internal and staff events
Assist the PR & Communications Department in achieving its objectives
Help out on other team projects when required
The Individual
Excellent Communication Skills
Adaptable to changing circumstances
Team Player
Good inter personal / communication skills
Collaborative
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Rewards and Benefits

Atkins’ competitive core benefits package includes:
A competitive salary
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
22 working days annual leave (based on 5 day working week)
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).