Strategy and Insights Manager – Communications

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sector: Energy, Sustainability, Development
Function: Corporate Communications & Strategy
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview:

An exciting opportunity for a strategy professional to join the corporate communications function of a high-growth global business headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role sits within the communications strategy team and reports directly to the VP of Strategy. It is ideally suited for someone from a management consultancy background looking to transition in-house or communications team that is focusing on strategy and planning,  applying their analytical and strategic expertise to help shape how the business positions their brand and content strategy locally and internationally.

The Role of a Strategy & Insight Manager in a Communications function:

As Strategy Manager, you will play a central role in supporting the strategic direction of the communications function by delivering robust research, analysis, and planning. You will help provide the data, insights, and frameworks that underpin brand and reputation management, ensuring communication efforts are aligned with broader business goals and providing insights into competiton.

Key Responsibilities of a Coms Strategy & Insights Manager:

• Conduct research and competitor analysis to support communications planning and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver insight-driven reports on market dynamics, geopolitical context, industry trends, and brand positioning.
• Contribute to the development of strategic communications frameworks and long-term planning documents.
• Support the implementation of governance and reporting processes to track progress and effectiveness of communications activity.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and tools to assess reputation, impact, and market visibility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align communication strategies with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Help identify emerging opportunities and risks that may impact the brand or reputation regionally or globally.
• Support transformational projects with strategic planning and insight.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in a leading management consultancy or similar strategic role in a communications agency
• Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality research, strategy documents, and insight reports.
• Familiarity with industries such as energy, sustainability, infrastructure, or global brand development is a plus.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distil complex information into actionable insights.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A collaborative team player who is keen to work across disciplines and learn within a high-performing team.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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