Communications Specialist

About the role We are looking for a Communications Specialist to help drive Arla Foods’ communications agenda in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on high-quality execution across internal and external communications. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & Communications and cross-functional teams, the role will develop content, manage communication channels, coordinate campaigns and events, and help bring our business, people and corporate stories to life across different audiences. Key responsibilities • Develop and coordinate internal communications, including business announcements, leadership messages, newsletters, employee stories, organizational updates and event communications. • Manage and maintain internal communication channels, including email communications, digital screens and other employee communication platforms. • Maintain the communications calendar and coordinate content planning, approvals, timelines and stakeholder input. • Support the planning and execution of town halls, leadership visits, and corporate events. • Manage Arla Foods KSA’s LinkedIn content calendar, including identifying stories, developing content and coordinating approvals. • Develop external corporate content that strengthens Arla’s visibility and reputation in Saudi Arabia. • Identify and develop stories that showcase our people, culture, brands, local contribution and business impact. • Localize regional and global communication campaigns and initiatives for the Saudi market. • Draft and coordinate communications in Arabic and English, ensuring quality, consistency and relevance across both languages. • Support communications related to business changes, urgent situations and crisis communications when required. • Work closely with HR, Marketing, Commercial and other functions to identify communication opportunities and ensure coordinated messaging. • Work with external vendors for communication materials, content and events. • Track communication performance and engagement and use insights to continuously improve content and channels. • Support Corporate Affairs and Sustainability projects and initiatives when required. • Take ownership of assigned communication activities from planning through execution, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Qualifications & experience • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field is preferred. • 2–3 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, internal communications, public relations or a related field. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. • Strong writing, editing and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels. • Experience developing content for internal and/or external communication channels. • Experience supporting events, campaigns and employee engagement activities. • Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work across different functions and levels of the organization. • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy. • Ability to develop effective presentations and basic visual content using tools such as Canva or similar platforms. • Experience coordinating with agencies and external vendors is an advantage. What we’re looking for • We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership and a genuine interest in communications. • You should be comfortable taking a brief and turning it into action, managing priorities independently and following through to delivery. You will need good judgment, attention to detail and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with different stakeholders across the business. • I prefer this to putting it in the qualifications because it describes the way you want the person to work, rather than a technical skill or qualification.