Communications & Events Manager – Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi – UAE
Etihad Airways invites applications for Communications & Events Manager in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Title:
Communications & Events Manager
Job Description:
Purpose:
As the Communications & Events Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing a diverse range of internal events, including town halls, celebratory events, team-building activities, recognition ceremonies, and workshops. Your role encompasses comprehensive event planning, content creation, budget management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors. This includes overseeing logistical aspects such as venue selection, catering, transportation, and technical requirements. Continuous improvement is a key aspect, involving the collection and analysis of event feedback for future enhancements.
In terms of Communications Management, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing internal communication strategies aligned with organizational goals. This involves content creation for internal communication channels like newsletters, intranet, and email communications. During crises and disruptions, you will actively contribute to the organization’s communication response. Your responsibilities also extend to managing external communications, encompassing strategy, planning, press releases, and addressing media inquiries. Ensuring message consistency across internal and external communication platforms is a focal point of your role.
Accountabilities:
- Plan, execute, and manage all internal events in alignment with group and Corporate Communications strategies.
- Maintain a high standard of professionalism and adherence to timelines in event delivery.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external vendors for seamless event execution.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of relationships with teams across the group to facilitate timely and professional implementation of required communication content.
- Initiate and lead the scoping, development, delivery, and measurement of internal events, including town halls, celebratory events, team-building activities, recognition ceremonies, and workshops. Drive innovation in event design and strategies to enhance the overall impact of internal events.
- Effectively manage stakeholders across the business, providing communications advice and support. Collaborate with C-Level executives, including the CEO, and work most regularly with the teams in P&CA for employee communications.
- Generate compelling content for internal communication channels, such as newsletters, intranet, and email communications.
- Efficiently manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Collect and analyze feedback from internal events to drive continuous improvement in event planning and execution.
Education & Experience:
- 5-7 years of experience in relevant area.
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Strategy/Business Communication/Journalism or related discipline.
- Proven event management experience, including planning and executing internal events.
- Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Creative thinking and the ability to innovate in event design and communication strategies.
- Flexibility: the nature of the department’s work can result in the need to work extra unsociable hours with little or no notice.
About Etihad Airways:
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
