Communication Manager

Job Description

Position: Communication Manager

Date posted: 2024-04-24

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 5 year

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder

Salary: AED 10000 to 20000

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Confidential

Description:

Hiring Internal Communication Manager – Dubai

The purpose of the Internal Communications Manager is to support the Senior Communications Manager in ensuring that the workforce in the UAE and the wider Gulf region is well-informed, engaged and equipped to deliver the Business Strategy.

The main responsibility is to define and implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy to ensure that all segments of the workforce, from remote to desk-based employees, are reached and that all important organisational initiatives, projects and campaigns are effectively communicated.

The role is responsible for developing and editing communications across all internal channels to ensure clarity, consistency and alignment with the house style as set by the Centre’s of Excellence. Relevant subject matter spans from the company-wide cascading of Management decisions to the broad sharing of news and human-interest stories from across the UAE and GCC.

The Internal Communications Manager is accountable for coordinating communication activities, working with relevant support teams, and measuring and reporting on the performance of internal campaigns.

Collaborative working is essential: with the Businesses, with other functions (notably People) and the wider Brand & Communications community.

The Internal Communications Manager is an expert in storytelling and provides expert counsel to senior management to deliver content that is designed from the perspective of employees, and which seeks to express often complicated or technical information in ways which are accessible and engaging to all staff.

Aside from excellent English writing skills, the Internal Communications Manager should have strong digital skills including developing, managing and publishing content on intranets (such as SharePoint Online) and email communications platforms (such as Poppulo).

Essential Qualification:

• BA in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field
• 5 years’ experience in an internal communications or related role
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Fluency in English and copy writing experience essential
• Ability to influence key stakeholders to drive consistency and positive change across the organisation.
• High level of planning and project management
• Strong presentation development experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence with a sense of perspective
• Familiarity with digital communication platforms and tools
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders