Al Futtaim Jobs - Internal Communications Manager | Corporate Services | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 39802 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

About the Role

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Internal Communications Manager to join a leading UAE-based conglomerate operating within the Automotive, Real Estate, Retail and Financial Services sectors across 29 countries and employing 42,000 employees.

 

You will partner with a wide range of stakeholders to provide day-to-day communications advice, expertise and best-practice; helping to develop high-impact and high quality communications campaigns and events across a variety of digital, face-to-face and traditional media channels - all in support of our business objectives.

 

You will be able to lead a wide-range of communications initiatives by blending a mix of tactical, technical and strategic communications experience and counsel; helping to establish Corporate Communications as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ within the business.

 

This successful role-holder will have a special focus on HR communications and will be accountable for coordinating all aspects including internal and external HR communications, project and change management communication and management of HR events including town halls and briefings.

 

A confident communicator, you will possess excellent stakeholder management skills and will be able to work with senior internal stakeholders, as well as, build good working relationships with third-party agencies and suppliers in order to produce high-quality materials - to time and budget.

 

About the Requirements

 

Relevant Degree or Diploma

Solid experience in Internal Communications: 6 years+

Proven experience in the development and delivery of core communications channels and events
 

This role demands great attention to detail, the ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure. Effective stakeholder management skills are essential. 

• Excellent writing and communication skills; Fluency in English is an essential requirement with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, clear communications
• Must have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a communications related role
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and work with senior executives  
• A proactive, flexible outlook with the ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Computer skills – excellent knowledge of Windows is required (MS Word, Power Point, Excel)
• Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, IBM WebSphere, Success Factors and Adobe InDesign/Photoshop will be an advantage
• You should enjoy working as part of a global, dynamic and hardworking team which is dedicated to delivering high-quality and impactful work.
• You will have a creative mind-set who challenges the status quo; striving for continuous improvement and innovation within our communications
• You will be resilient and a self-starter with a real ‘can-do’ attitude - unfazed by ambiguity and last minute changes; your planning skills will ensure that you always delive

 

 

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