The Role
About Alba Partners: Alba Partners is a boutique management consulting firm that places our clients at the heart of everything we do. We partner with global organisations to shape, manage and deliver change and transformation. Our diverse and talent-focused team enables us to challenge established thinking and achieve impactful outcomes and sustainable value, through digital transformation, change management and project management. At Alba, we focus on delivering change and transformation and serve a range of sectors including banking, retail, government, oil and gas, travel and tourism. Alba Partners is actively hiring a Communications Manager. We are currently looking for a Communications Manager with a minimum of 3 years experience. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about creating an impact in the communications management space and has the ability to contribute to the culture and strategic direction of our young but rapidly growing company. Core responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Communication Calendar: Establish and maintain a detailed communications calendar for the CIO, including key events, meetings, speaking engagements, and other commitments. \xe2\x80\xa2 Briefing Managing, and delivering transformational change engagements for leading organisations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. \xe2\x80\xa2 By working with us, you will be joining a dynamic and flexible environment with opportunities to work across multiple geographies and sectors. \xe2\x80\xa2 Pack Creation: Develop comprehensive briefing packs and materials for the CIO\'s upcoming engagements, ensuring all necessary information, data, and talking points are included. \xe2\x80\xa2 Engagement Preparation: Work closely with the CIO to ensure he is fully prepared for all engagements, providing necessary background information, context, and logistical support. \xe2\x80\xa2 Note-taking: Attend meetings, conferences, and other engagements with the CIO to take detailed notes and capture action items, decisions, and follow-up tasks. \xe2\x80\xa2 Follow-up Support: Assist the CIO in managing post-engagement follow-up activities, including task tracking, communication with stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of commitments. \xe2\x80\xa2 Stakeholder Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on behalf of the CIO. \xe2\x80\xa2 Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Additional responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Work directly with client stakeholders (including C-level) \xe2\x80\xa2 Create and deliver industry offerings to help solve our client\xe2\x80\x99s challenges, and support client discussions on these offerings \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop industry expertise and points of view Key requirements: \xe2\x80\xa2 A track record in consultancy, where you have been delivering communication management initiatives \xe2\x80\xa2 A proven ability to successfully build trusted relationships with clients \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent consulting, presentation and problem-solving skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to deal with uncertainty and comfortable working across different sectors/industries/geographies and facing multiple challenges \xe2\x80\xa2 Previous experience in consulting is essential (Big 6 consultancy experience only) Our core beliefs: Servant leadership \xe2\x80\xa2 We believe in helping team members progress in their lives and careers. \xe2\x80\xa2 That\xe2\x80\x99s why we focus on coaching and mentoring and avoid more traditional hierarchical structures and norms. \xe2\x80\xa2 The result is empowered individuals, which is ultimately better for all of us. Community \xe2\x80\xa2 To build long-term value, we believe that community is key. \xe2\x80\xa2 As a family-founded organisation, we always put relationships first and prioritise partnerships when working alongside our teams and clients. Authenticity \xe2\x80\xa2 To stand out in a competitive market, we see value in honouring each and everyone\xe2\x80\x99s uniqueness. \xe2\x80\xa2 That means embracing people\xe2\x80\x99s differences and enabling our team to be their authentic selves. \xe2\x80\xa2 By creating an inclusive and diverse environment, our team can make more informed and innovative decisions. How to Apply: \xe2\x80\xa2 The role is based in Abu Dhabi. We are offering a competitive market remuneration package which may vary depending on experience, suitability and the respective market.

Requirements
Core responsibilities: \xe2\x80\xa2 Communication Calendar: Establish and maintain a detailed communications calendar for the CIO, including key events, meetings, speaking engagements, and other commitments. \xe2\x80\xa2 Briefing Managing, and delivering transformational change engagements for leading organisations in Abu Dhabi, UAE. \xe2\x80\xa2 By working with us, you will be joining a dynamic and flexible environment with opportunities to work across multiple geographies and sectors. \xe2\x80\xa2 Pack Creation: Develop comprehensive briefing packs and materials for the CIO\'s upcoming engagements, ensuring all necessary information, data, and talking points are included. \xe2\x80\xa2 Engagement Preparation: Work closely with the CIO to ensure he is fully prepared for all engagements, providing necessary background information, context, and logistical support. \xe2\x80\xa2 Note-taking: Attend meetings, conferences, and other engagements with the CIO to take detailed notes and capture action items, decisions, and follow-up tasks. \xe2\x80\xa2 Follow-up Support: Assist the CIO in managing post-engagement follow-up activities, including task tracking, communication with stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of commitments. \xe2\x80\xa2 Stakeholder Liaison: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on behalf of the CIO. \xe2\x80\xa2 Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Key requirements: \xe2\x80\xa2 A track record in consultancy, where you have been delivering communication management initiatives \xe2\x80\xa2 A proven ability to successfully build trusted relationships with clients \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent consulting, presentation and problem-solving skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to deal with uncertainty and comfortable working across different sectors/industries/geographies and facing multiple challenges \xe2\x80\xa2 Previous experience in consulting is essential (Big 6 consultancy experience only)

About the company
Alba Partners is a boutique management consulting firm that places our clients at the heart of everything we do. We partner with organisations to shape, manage and deliver change and transformation. Our diverse and talent-focused team enables us to challenge established thinking and achieve impactful outcomes and sustainable value, through digital transformation, business analytics and project management. At Alba, we focus on agile and rapid responsiveness, innovation and growth and serve a range of sectors, primarily focusing on banking, retail, manufacturing, telecommunications, and tourism and leisure in the UK and GCC markets.