King’s Academy is seeking to hire a dynamic, adaptable and innovative leader to head the Department of Communications and Publications. The Director of Communications and Marketing must be articulate, persuasive, fluent in both English and Arabic and willing to serve as an outstanding ambassador for King’s Academy. The candidate will have demonstrated the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents and cultures and lead and manage change. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering a cross- functional strategy and increasing departmental effectiveness. The ability to apply sound marketing and communications principles to King’s Academy’s particular context by thoroughly researching both target audiences and the dynamics of the highly competitive international independent boarding school marketplace will be essential. Time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadline simultaneously will be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or a related field such as English and/or Arabic language. Preference will be given to candidates holding a master’s degree.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Ability to analyze marketing metrics and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Strong understanding of branding, visual identity, and messaging consistency.
- Competency with digital marketing tools.
- Familiarity with independent schools, higher education or mission-driven organizations. An understanding of boarding schools is advantageous.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience.
Qualified and interested candidates should apply online (specifying the name of the vacancy mentioned above). Applications should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter, copies of relevant certifications, two to three reference letters, and a reference list including name, position, working relationship with reference, and contact details (email and phone number).
