Communications Manager

Description

The Communications Manager for the MENA region will lead internal communications and support external coordination, reporting to the Head of Country Communications EMEA and partnering with the MENA Field Marketing team. This role is responsible for shaping messaging, building stakeholder relationships, and collaborating on global campaigns to ensure consistent and effective communication across the business.

• Set and deliver the comprehensive internal communications plan for MENA.
• Partner with Communications and Field Marketing teams to develop messaging for senior stakeholders and advise on channel strategy.
• Create content across multiple audiences and channels including email, townhalls, video, and SharePoint.
• Lead the internal newsletter autonomously with full responsibility for sourcing, creating, editing, and managing content.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to understand business structure, lines, and corporate issues.
• Collaborate with JLL Communications colleagues across business lines and regions on global campaigns.
• Measure success metrics and implement course corrections where necessary.
• Support ongoing employee engagement initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Manage external employer branding and recruitment communications when required.
• Support delivery of media relations strategy alongside Communications, Field Marketing, and PR agency teams.
• Monitor news agenda and identify forward features and upcoming events requiring external communications support.
• Collaborate on global campaigns with JLL Communications colleagues across business lines and regions.
• Provide support during issues and crisis management situations.
• Report coverage and metrics to internal stakeholders.
• Provide additional support for marketing events on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements

• Five+ years experience in communications role.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Aptitude to evaluate and prioritize business requirements.
• Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Strong team collaboration skills and ability to serve as JLL ambassador with external stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and proofreading capabilities.
• Proven experience coordinating KPIs and identifying process improvements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and web software.
• Experience in corporate communications or similar environment.
• Knowledge of MENA market and business landscape.
• Experience with crisis communications and issues management.
• Background in employee engagement and internal communications strategies.

Benefits

JLL offers a Total Rewards program that supports career ambition, well‑being, and competitive benefits, with the position based on‑site in Dubai, UAE. The company leverages advanced AI to match candidates with opportunities and is committed to equal opportunity, reasonable accommodations, and protecting personal data throughout the recruitment process.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance