Director of Community Marketing

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking marketing and communication strategy that supports the regional business objectives and aligns with global CoE priorities. Emphasize innovative approaches to stay ahead in the fast-paced ME market.
• Executive Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to regional CEO ensuring that marketing and communication efforts reflect their vision and organizational goals. Maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with regional executive leadership.
• External Collaboration: Establish and nurture partnerships with clients, governments, and embassies to drive strategic alliances and enhance brand presence. (someone with a lot of connections will be needed).
• Accountability and Oversight: Oversee the execution of regional marketing and communication strategies, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and effectiveness.
• Collaboration with global CoEs: Work closely with global Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure consistency in messaging and leverage best practices. Day to day management of staff in region by Director - Marketing & Communications.
• Budget Management: Strategically plan, agree and manage the regional marketing and communication budget to maximize ROI.
• Team Leadership: In conjunction with CoE, lead and inspire a high-performing marketing and communications team, fostering an environment of innovation and agility.
  
  

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to think strategically and see the big picture and broader company business objectives.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation, as well as independently, and enjoy working with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and across geographies.
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills, you are detail-oriented and organized
• The drive and determination to deliver excellent outcomes in a deadline-driven environment whilst maximising return on investment.
• High levels of initiative and confidence to come up with, share and deliver ideas.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Able to build relationships and influence people.
• Proven experience working in a global matrix environment.