Head Of Corporate Communications - Private Sector/Education

Job description / Role

In this role, you will report to the Director of Corporate Affairs and lead the strategic communications, events & activation and creative initiatives. You will look after the company reputation through delivering portfolio programs, co-productions, and internal communications.

Client Details

Our client collaborates with local and international organizations to execute projects that enhance the social, cultural, and educational sectors of the UAE. It focuses on enriching the community through strategic partnerships and impactful initiatives. They already partner with some of the best schools from the USA.

Description

* Oversee the execution of the university's communications strategy each academic year, including local, regional, and international engagement, as well as issue and crisis management in coordination with senior leadership.
* Manage the execution of the communications strategy, including campaigns, events, writing, liaising with third-party suppliers and media, stakeholder communications, and event logistics.
* Draft and/or review all internal and external communications materials to ensure alignment with the communication strategy, including media monitors, briefing notes, board memos, press releases, etc.
* Manage relationships with third-party suppliers for key internal communications services such as website development, campaign management, and social media.
* Conduct due diligence to identify potential reputational risks or threats to the company and mitigate them
* Execute events and communications components of signature projects & Exhibitions
* Oversee the management of the public profile, including the website.
* Maintain corporate identity materials, both internal and external, including website, intranet, stationery, gifts, etc.
* Design and oversee staff engagement activities, including weekly town hall meetings, annual away days, periodic celebrations, and other events.

Job Offer

This is a chance to be exposed to some of the UAE's most meaningful projects! You will lead and execute communications strategies, managing high-profile projects, media relations, and internal engagement activities. This role offers significant responsibility in shaping the organization's public profile and fostering positive stakeholder relationships.

* 15+ years' experience in advisory, strategy, program management, communications, public relations, and / or corporate communications
* Previous experience in managing engagement with high-level stakeholders at the senior government / ministerial level
* Strong success in project leadership and ability to be hands-on
* An ability to understand new concepts quickly across a variety of fields (education, government policy, etc.)

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.