GEMS
Head of Strategic Communications
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job overview
Date posted
21/09/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 40,000 - 50,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
05/11/2025
Job description
GEMS Education is seeking a Head of Strategic Communications to lead PR and external communications across the corporate and school network. Based in Dubai, this senior leadership role is responsible for positioning GEMS as a thought leader in education, managing corporate reputation, and aligning communication strategies with broader brand and stakeholder objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep regional media expertise and a proven ability to lead crisis communications and executive visibility.
Required skills
strategic communications planning
crisis communications management
media relations
executive thought leadership
stakeholder engagement
PR integration with digital and brand campaigns
speechwriting and op-eds
media training
corporate reputation management
regional media network (UAE/MENASA)
Key responsibilities
- Develop and lead PR and communication strategies aligned with business goals
- Manage corporate reputation and drive consistent external messaging
- Oversee crisis communications and reputational risk mitigation
- Foster strong media relations across UAE and MENASA regions
- Create and promote executive thought leadership content
- Support brand alignment across PR, digital, and social media campaigns
- Provide communications coaching to executives and school leadership
- Deliver performance analytics and reports on communication effectiveness
- Serve as primary liaison between GEMS executives and external stakeholders
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related discipline
- 12–15 years of senior-level communications experience
- Strong media network in UAE and MENASA
- Track record of crisis communications and executive leadership support
- Experience working in large matrix organizations
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus