We're Hiring: Director Strategic Communications
We are supporting a leading communications firm in Saudi Arabia on the appointment of a senior communications leader with strong experience across corporate or financial, and/or government communications.
This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can operate at senior leadership level, manage complex stakeholder environments, and deliver clear, credible communications in a fast-paced and highly visible setting.
Role Overview
As Director Strategic Communications, you will lead and deliver strategic communications programmes that support reputation, trust, and organisational objectives. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing counsel on messaging, positioning, and engagement across a range of audiences.
The role requires sound judgement, discretion, and confidence navigating sensitive and high-stakes communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned to business and public-sector priorities
- Advise senior leaders on corporate, financial, and government communications matters
- Shape narratives around strategy, performance, policy, and transformation initiatives
- Lead executive and leadership communications, including speeches, statements, and messaging
- Manage media relations, issues management, and crisis communications when required
- Oversee stakeholder engagement across government, regulators, investors, and the public
- Ensure message consistency across internal and external communications channels
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality outputs
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Mid to senior Director-level experience in strategic communications
- Background in corporate, financial, or government communications (or a combination)
- Experience operating in complex, highly regulated, or high-visibility environments
- Strong advisory skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Excellent writing, messaging, and narrative development capabilities
- Comfortable managing sensitive topics with discretion and authority
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East is strongly preferred
