Head of Marketing & Communications, UAE

What we're looking for Must haves: 10+ years of marketing and/or communications experience in a B2G environment, including senior or leadership experience, with campaigns in defense, government, or the public sector — ideally in the UAE or wider GCC. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in business English; Arabic fluency strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience building or leading a marketing/communications function, including managing budgets, agencies, and, where applicable, direct reports. Track record of proactive, self-driven execution with measurable impact, strong conceptual skills, and comfort operating at both strategic and hands-on levels. Experience in trade and channel co-marketing, with the ability to build credibility with senior defense, government, and policy audiences. Proven ability to collaborate and influence across diverse stakeholders, including global marketing, regional sales, executive leadership, and external agency partners. Flexible, positive attitude with an entrepreneurial, hands-on drive, thriving in a fast-paced, agile growth environment. Nice to haves: Experience in marketing or PR engagement with UAE / GCC defense entities. Existing network among UAE/GCC defense, aerospace, and policy media. Experience working alongside Public Affairs or Government Relations agencies in the Gulf region. Knowledge of New Space, Earth observation, or synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Familiarity with UAE space-sector institutions (e.g. UAE Space Agency, MBRSC). Application Process TA Screening (30 min) Hiring Manager Interview (60 min) Local CEO Interview (60 min) Task Presentation and discussion Security vetting to be completed before start, in sync with the Security team. Working at ICEYE At ICEYE, you'll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values) Make impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. See the big picture: Stay close to what's happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. Have fun: What we do matters — and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits Our

benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. Base salary range for this position is contingent on your experience and will be negotiated individually. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We're committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us — we'll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com .

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