Senior Director, Communications

Our client is a leading global strategic communications advisory firm. They work with a portfolio of Businesses and Government departments handling communications strategy. They are looking for a Partner to work on international business based from Dubai Strategic communications # Account management # no office politics Our client is seeking a Partner with extensive experience in strategic communications to provide direct communications support to private sector and governmental clients across the Middle East. The successful candidate will be based in the Dubai office. Our client is an international strategic communications consultancy that uses an in-depth understanding of public, commercial and political drivers to provide insightful strategic counsel and meet complex communications challenges. Support in the delivery of strategic communications to clients across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Responsibility for developing and incorporating analysis into communications programmes Account manager for allocated clients, with responsibility for the day-to-day management of Collaborative speech writing and op-ed development with clients and members of our clients senior team Delivery of general PR tasks including writing press releases, media engagement, stakeholder mapping and stakeholder engagement Strong ability to write presentations (using tools such as PowerPoint) to a high standard – including content and appropriate design Responsibility for ensuring quality control of all research documents and briefing notes for clients, including country briefings, general briefing notes and biographies At least 15 years’ experience in government and corporate communications; agency experience a bonus Excellent written and spoken English Excellent writing and presentational skills Experience producing communications materials, including press releases, talking points, Experience participating in the development and implementation of communications Excellent organisational skills and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work Excellent IT skills, including Word, PPT and Excel Experience of client relationship building and relationship management