Marketing Communications Assistant (UAE National)

Role Overview

Marketing Communications Assistant at GHD, located in the UAE. This is a UAE National role requiring a UAE family book.

Company Overview

GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm with more than 14,000 people globally. The company's vision is to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come, delivering iconic projects that shape landscapes, support communities and set the path of the collective future.

Role Purpose

The Marketing Communications Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support across marketing, communications, digital and People activities, helping to ensure the efficient delivery of initiatives that support GHD's brand and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing

• Assist with coordinating marketing campaigns, events, sponsorships, award submissions and promotional activities.
• Support the development of presentations, brochures, capability statements, case studies and other marketing materials.
• Coordinate content, approvals, timelines and supporting information to ensure activities are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Undertake basic market, client and competitor research.
• Maintain marketing calendars, contact lists, campaign records and shared resources.
• Ensure materials are accurate, up to date and consistent with GHD's brand standards.

Communications

• Draft, edit and proofread content for internal announcements, newsletters, emails, presentations, website pages and social media.
• Develop stories that showcase GHD's people, projects, expertise and community impact.
• Coordinate content contributions and support internal review and approval processes.
• Assist with employee communications, business updates and engagement initiatives.
• Support photography, video, interviews and other content-gathering activities.

Digital Marketing

• Create, schedule and publish content across approved digital and social media channels.
• Update website pages, campaign content and digital assets using approved systems and templates.
• Create simple branded graphics and digital content using approved marketing tools.
• Maintain accurate marketing and client information within Salesforce and other approved systems.
• Follow brand, accessibility, data privacy and consent requirements when developing and publishing content.

General Coordination

• Organise meetings, maintain action trackers and follow up with contributors.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and external partners as required.
• Manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholder requests in a professional and organised manner.
• Build effective working relationships across the UAE, Middle East and wider EMEA business.
• Provide broader administrative support to the Marketing and Communications team when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a marketing, communications, digital or administrative support role is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisation, coordination and time-management skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and an interest in learning marketing platforms and digital tools.
• Proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach with the ability to manage several activities simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, medical insurance, income protection, 22 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks, and enhanced parental leave.
• Access to Employee Network Groups representing every strand of diversity.
• Wellbeing resources and tools with commitment to Mental Health at Work.
• Team-led flexible working.
• Opportunities to grow skills and shape career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team.
• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals.
• Exciting referral program.
• Access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.