Job Description

Senior Manager External Communications - Partnerships - Corporate Communications - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Manager External Communications - Partnerships leads strategic external communications initiatives for Majid Al Futtaim, focusing on partnerships, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement. The role supports the Group's growth ambitions by strengthening brand positioning, trust, and advocacy through high-impact platforms and collaborations with government entities, industry leaders, global forums, and international institutions.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Public Relations
Salary: 30000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
This role is responsible for shaping and delivering Majid Al Futtaim's external communications strategy related to partnerships and influence platforms. Working closely with senior leadership and Corporate Communications teams, the role aligns reputation management, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement with the Group's purpose, strategy, and values.
Key Responsibilities
Position, promote, and protect the Majid Al Futtaim brand and corporate reputation within the scope of external partnerships and platforms.
Partner with the wider Corporate Communications team to co-develop integrated engagement activities that support organizational and business reputation objectives.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and delivery of an integrated communications strategy that advances Group ambitions.
Develop a deep understanding of the competitive and regional landscape to provide relevant, grounded, and credible communications counsel.
Provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders to ensure all communications engagements align with corporate communications strategy, policies, and guidelines.
Support the VP Corporate Communications in rapid response teams to manage reputational challenges, market events, and crisis communications when required.
Ensure strict compliance with content standards, brand guidelines, company policies, and governance requirements.
Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging technologies that can enhance communications effectiveness and employee experience.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media and Communications, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in in-house or agency-based communications roles, with strong exposure to external communications and partnerships.
Proven ability to lead and execute communications strategies, including digital communications ecosystems.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with confident presentation abilities.
Strong capability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and motivate diverse teams.
Advanced writing, editing, proofreading, publishing, and content design skills, with the ability to articulate concepts clearly and persuasively.
Why Join Us
Work at group level within a leading regional organization with global partnerships and influence.
Be part of a high-impact Corporate Communications function shaping reputation, trust, and thought leadership.
Collaborate with senior leaders and external stakeholders across industries and markets.
About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a leading shopping mall, retail, communities, and entertainment developer and operator across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. With a portfolio of iconic destinations and brands, the Group is committed to creating great moments for everyone, every day.
Job Title Senior Manager External Communications - Partnerships - Corporate Communications - Dubai, UAE
Senior Manager External Communications - Partnerships - Corporate Communications - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Senior Manager External Communications - Partnerships leads strategic external communications initiatives for Majid Al Futtaim, focusing on partnerships, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement. The role supports the Group's growth ambitions by strengthening brand positioning, trust, and advocacy through high-impact platforms and collaborations with government entities, industry leaders, global forums, and international institutions.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Marketing and Advertising
Function: Public Relations
Salary: 30000-45000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Summary
This role is responsible for shaping and delivering Majid Al Futtaim's external communications strategy related to partnerships and influence platforms. Working closely with senior leadership and Corporate Communications teams, the role aligns reputation management, thought leadership, and stakeholder engagement with the Group's purpose, strategy, and values.
Key Responsibilities
Position, promote, and protect the Majid Al Futtaim brand and corporate reputation within the scope of external partnerships and platforms.
Partner with the wider Corporate Communications team to co-develop integrated engagement activities that support organizational and business reputation objectives.
Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment and delivery of an integrated communications strategy that advances Group ambitions.
Develop a deep understanding of the competitive and regional landscape to provide relevant, grounded, and credible communications counsel.
Provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders to ensure all communications engagements align with corporate communications strategy, policies, and guidelines.
Support the VP Corporate Communications in rapid response teams to manage reputational challenges, market events, and crisis communications when required.
Ensure strict compliance with content standards, brand guidelines, company policies, and governance requirements.
Stay informed on industry best practices and emerging technologies that can enhance communications effectiveness and employee experience.
Candidate Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media and Communications, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in in-house or agency-based communications roles, with strong exposure to external communications and partnerships.
Proven ability to lead and execute communications strategies, including digital communications ecosystems.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with confident presentation abilities.
Strong capability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and motivate diverse teams.
Advanced writing, editing, proofreading, publishing, and content design skills, with the ability to articulate concepts clearly and persuasively.
Why Join Us
Work at group level within a leading regional organization with global partnerships and influence.
Be part of a high-impact Corporate Communications function shaping reputation, trust, and thought leadership.
Collaborate with senior leaders and external stakeholders across industries and markets.
About the Company
Majid Al Futtaim is a leading shopping mall, retail, communities, and entertainment developer and operator across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. With a portfolio of iconic destinations and brands, the Group is committed to creating great moments for everyone, every day.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 30000.00
Salary to 45000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
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Gender No Preference
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