Corporate Communications & Engagement Officer [JR]

Location: UAE (Dubai-based with site visits)
Department: HR /Organizational Development
Reports to: Head of People & Organizational Development

We are seeking a dynamic and people-focused Junior People Engagement & Corporate Communications Officer to strengthen our internal culture, external corporate presence, and employer brand.

This is a hybrid role combining HR engagement, corporate communications, employer branding, and industry visibility. This is not a sales or marketing position. The role focuses on showcasing engineering excellence, supporting staff engagement, and strengthening SESC’s professional image.

Key Responsibilities

People Engagement & Internal Communications

• Create internal communications from HR and Management
• Support employee engagement initiatives and special occasions
• Engage directly with staff on sites and offices to understand people needs, training gaps input, and engagement opportunities
• Support coordination of staff training with HR
• Maintain HR and Management calendars
• Support ISO documentation awareness and document control

Corporate Communications & Branding

• Manage company social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
• Create professional content aligned with company branding guidelines
• Develop posts highlighting engineers, projects, training, certifications, and industry participation
• Promote thought leadership by encouraging engineers to write articles and sharing technical achievements
• Attend events with engineers and publish related content
• Capture site photos/videos and create engaging content
• Maintain consistent corporate tone and visual identity
• Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen SESC’s professional presence

Talent Attraction & Industry Engagement

• Create recruitment posts for social media based on HR guidelines
• Research and coordinate: industry events, supplier training, university engagement opportunities, engineering seminars, assist in promoting SESC knowledge and quality within the industry

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, Media, Business, or related field
• 2+ years experience in HR communications, employer branding, corporate communications, or similar hybrid role
• Strong communication skills in English, Arabic is a plus.
• Proven ability to independently create professional digital content using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms, including infographics, corporate presentations, social media creatives, and basic video editing.
• Understanding of branding principles and corporate image
• UAE driving license (mandatory) and willing to visit sites
• Comfortable engaging with staff onsite and in office environments
• Photography and content creation skills
• Familiarity with ISO environments and document control preferred
• Organized, proactive, people-oriented, confident and creative

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape company culture and corporate presence
• Exposure to major engineering projects
• Collaborative working environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Which tools have you used for content creation (e.g., Canva, Adobe, others)?
• Have you ever worked in an engineering, construction, or technical environment?
• Are you comfortable visiting project sites to take photos and engage with staff?
• What is your current location and notice period (Immediate joiner = No notice period)?
• Briefly explain why you feel you are suitable for this hybrid People & Corporate Communications role.
• Please share links to any LinkedIn pages, social media accounts, portfolios, or content you have managed or created, if applicable.

Experience:

• corporate communications, employer branding, HR engagement: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• UAE driving license? (Required)
• UAE MOFA attested degree (Preferred)