PR and Communications Manager

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is currently working with a prestigious luxury brand known for its craftsmanship. Our client is looking to hire an experienced PR and Communications Manager to execute their strategic communication plans across the Middle East from their Dubai office.

The PR and Communications Manager will develop and implement strategic communication and PR initiatives aligning with the brand’s positioning and business objectives across the region. This includes identifying key messaging, target audiences, and channels to effectively communicate the brand’s values. The role will be responsible for proactively managing the brand’s reputation while fostering positive media relations and will play a key role in spearheading content development through the creation of compelling PR materials to ensure all the content maintains the brand’s tone. This role will also be geared towards managing the PR budget effectively and analysing data and insights to evaluate the success of PR campaigns and initiatives. Additionally, the PR and Communications Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between external messaging and internal communications.

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns within a multinational luxury environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with budget management and an established network of media contacts within the luxury and lifestyle space. Our client is looking for someone with strong relationship building and management skills while dealing with key stakeholders across the region. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both, English and Arabic, along with the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations is essential for this role.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.