Head, Marketing & Events (UAE National - Only)
At a glance
Mid-level General Marketing role at Masdar. Abu Dhabi · contract.
Pay not stated General Marketing salary
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What you'll do
- You'll build and deliver marketing plans that increase awareness and engagement in the UAE
- You'll lead marketing and events staff while encouraging innovation and high standards
- You'll direct major corporate events and campaigns from planning through performance review
- You'll allocate marketing and events budgets and report results to senior leadership
- You'll use market, customer, competitor, and digital insights to guide initiatives and partnerships
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field, with a master's preferred
- At least ten years managing marketing and events, supported by a record of successful delivery
- The ability to lead teams, handle multiple projects, and perform under pressure
- Experience across digital marketing, brand development, project management, analytics, and budget control
- Excellent English and Arabic communication, plus deep UAE market knowledge and strong local business connections
Who this fits
This role suits a UAE National who can lead a team, manage high-profile events, and work across marketing, digital, and stakeholder activities. You should understand UAE culture, regulations, and business practices, and communicate confidently in English and Arabic. The position is a contractor role based onsite in Abu Dhabi and is exclusively open to UAE Nationals.
From the employer
Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader, transforming how the world produces and consumes energy through bold innovation and commercial excellence.
Masdar is a clean energy investor, developer and operator, advancing renewable energy projects across key markets and technologies, with a global project portfolio capacity to date of over 51 gigawatts (GW).
Jointly owned by TAQA, ADNOC and Mubadala, Masdar is driving the scale-up of renewables worldwide, targeting a portfolio capacity of 100GW by 2030.
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Marketing & Events to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This position is exclusively for UAE Nationals. As the Head of Marketing & Events, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies and overseeing high-profile events that align with our organization's goals and enhance our brand presence in the UAE market.
- Develop and execute strategic marketing plans to drive brand awareness and engagement
- Lead and manage a team of marketing and events professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of major corporate events and marketing campaigns
- Manage marketing and events budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and ROI
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing initiatives with overall business objectives
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to inform marketing strategies
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and media outlets
- Drive digital marketing initiatives and integrate emerging technologies into marketing efforts
- Ensure all marketing and event activities comply with UAE regulations and cultural sensitivities
- Report on marketing and event performance metrics to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in marketing and events management, with a proven track record of success
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Proficiency in developing and managing marketing budgets
- Expertise in digital marketing, brand development, and project management
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills in both English and Arabic
- In-depth understanding of the UAE market, culture, and business practices
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute successful marketing campaigns and high-profile events
- Strong network within the UAE business community
- Proficiency in marketing analytics and data-driven decision making
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- UAE National status is required for this position
This role is based in Abu Dhabi.
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