Director, Corporate Communications- Workplace Advisory

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility empathy is progress and curiosity is momentum.

At Edelman we understand diversity equity inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues our company our clients and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all reflects and represents the world in which we live and fosters trust collaboration and belonging.

The Role :

At Edelman were passionate about helping our clients create workspaces that spark culture drive business performance and bring purpose to life. Were seeking a Director Workplace Advisory to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how some of the worlds most innovative organisations think about the future of work space and employee experience through data-led insights strategic advisory and storytelling that resonates.

What youll do

• Lead workplace transformation projects for clients across the regionfrom discovery to strategy storytelling to activation.
• Partner with client stakeholders (HR Real Estate Facilities Comms and C-Suite) to align workplace strategy with organisational goals.
• Facilitate workshops and use qualitative and quantitative insights to shape tailored advisory recommendations.
• Develop compelling narratives playbooks and communications to support change journeys.
• Translate technical workplace data (e.g. utilisation engagement surveys hybrid models) into business impact stories.
• Contribute to team growth by mentoring junior talent supporting business development and building thought leadership content.
• Collaborate closely with local and global colleagues across strategy brand design and experience disciplines.

What were looking for:

• 10 years of experience in workplace strategy organisational design internal communications or related consulting.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex challenges into simple actionable insights.
• Experience navigating corporate environments and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong storytelling facilitation and writing skillswith a focus on clarity and impact.
• A passion for workplace trends the future of work and helping organisations thrive through people-first spaces.
• Experience working in the Middle East is strongly preferred; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Why Edelman

• We are a global team of strategists creators analysts and advisors united by a shared purpose: to help our clients earn trust and make meaningful impact. At Edelman youll find a culture that values curiosity creativity collaboration and continuous growth. We support one another celebrate progress and strive to reflect the diverse world we serve.
• Were committed to building a truly inclusive workplacediverse in background lived experience and perspective. We believe DEIB is everyones responsibility and we expect all Edelman colleagues to act with empathy embrace diverse cultures and practice conscious inclusion and continuous learning.

We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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