Marketing Communications Assistant; UAE National

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

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.

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:

• Assist with coordinating marketing campaigns, events, sponsor ships, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…