Managing Director, Strategic Communications
Client:
Global, Strategic Communications Advisory across Governmental, Corporate, Energy and Investment sectors
Job Description:
The Managing Director should have experience in a leading a strategic communications advisory or in-house within a reputable company. This role will be to manage the Abu Dhabi office of a global powerhouse in strategic communications.
This person is to be able to produce high quality client account ‘essentials’ (key messages, Q&As, press releases, internal communications, speeches, etc) as well as provide strategic advisory through communications strategies, campaigns and plans.
The client is looking for this person to show an understanding of a wide range of business and corporate topics, and to represent the company in front of clients on a regular basis. This role will be advising C-Suite for some of the World’s best known companies.
Experience:
- 15+ years at a senior level within communications
Skills:
- P&L Leadership and experience, devising new business strategies, the ability to build and lead a team and work alongside other global and senior leaders
- Fluent in English writing both online and offline, Arabic is a plus
- Strategic thinking
- CEO Advisory best practice
Responsibilities:
Upon leading the office, the Managing Director will be responsible for:
- Managing client accounts on day-to-day basis
- Work very closely with research, digital and creative divisions
- Liaise with regional and global senior leadership team
- Giving intelligent advice, based on a good knowledge of the client and of the sector
- Establishing a strong network of regional CEO’s
Salary:
- 65,000AED+ Very Competitive with a brilliant bonus scheme.