Marketing Communications Assistant (UAE National)

About GHD

Let’s start with our vision: water, energy and urbanisation made sustainable for generations to come.

With more than 14,000 people around the globe GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm. With our vision to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. 

Seeking a meticulous and proactive Marketing Administrator to join our team and ensure seamless marketing support.

About the Role

The Marketing 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.

Working closely with the EMEA Marketing and Communications team and key stakeholders across the Middle East, the role will support the following activities:

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.
• Help 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

• Assist with creating, scheduling and publishing 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 and experience

• A 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.
• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage several activities simultaneously.
• As this is a UAE National role, a UAE family book is required.

What we offer

We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 22 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team led flexible working
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team
• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals
• An exciting referral program; bring people with you!

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion lie at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognize the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.

Inclusion is hugely important to us, and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.