Marketing & Communications Manager

1. Role purpose Lead and deliver Marketing & Communications for CERT, translating business and academies priorities into integrated plans, campaigns and communications. The role combines hands-on execution with team leadership, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder coordination, brand consistency and measurable performance. 2. Key responsibilities • Marketing planning & campaigns: Develop and execute the annual Marketing & Communications plan and calendar; manage academies and programmes campaigns informed by audience and market insights. • Communications & content: Lead internal and external communications, including websites and social media content, newsletters, announcements, press releases and key corporate materials; coordinate media activity through approved channels. • Brand & creative delivery: Oversee brochures, catalogues, presentations and campaign materials, applying approved messaging and brand standards. • Events, partnerships & engagement: Manage communications and marketing for events, exhibitions, partnerships, sponsorships, CSR activities and stakeholder engagement; support crisis communications as required. • Team & stakeholder management: Direct specialist team members, coordinate with academies and business functions, manage requests and approvals, and contribute directly to delivery. • Budget, performance & governance: Manage approved Marketing & Communications budgets, and monitor results. 3. Minimum qualifications & experience • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. • Proven experience in planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns, corporate communications, digital channels and content development. • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities and coordinate effectively with senior management and stakeholders. • Strong English communication, writing and editing skills; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.