Cluster Government Relation Manager

Minor Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor Hotels in Dubai seeks a Cluster Government Relation Manager to oversee visa processing for employees and ensure compliance with UAE labor and immigration rules. This role requires strong regulatory knowledge and the ability to coordinate with government authorities.

You will manage filings, monitor permits and licenses, support hotel management with approvals, and adapt to fast-paced, luxury hotel operations at Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of all types of visas for employees and entertainers
• Liaise with government authorities (MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, DED, etc.)
• Monitor renewal of permits and licenses (hotel trade, liquor, chamber certificates, civil defense)
• Stay up to date with changes to laws, forms, and procedures
• Submit documents to immigration/labour offices for cancellations or absences
• Manage exit formalities for departing employees
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Support hotel management with government-related approvals and inspections

Skills

Government relations

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description:

Job Location:

Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel

Inspired by the spirit of Parisian boulevard cafés and the original Colbert bistro, the Colbert Collection is united not by style or geography, but by a shared sensibility. These are places where culture, conversation and culinary rituals naturally converge, shaped by the rhythm of the destinations they call home.

Daringly distinct and defined by its own immutable character, each hotel in the collection captures something elusive yet unforgettable: moments that stir emotion, awaken curiosity, and remain with you long after you depart. If you are drawn to hospitality with soul and substance, the Colbert Collection is your kind of place.

We are currently looking for a Cluster Government Relation Manager.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the processing of all types of visas, including employment visas, residence visas for employees as well as for entertainers and guest required visas
• Liaise with government authorities including MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, DED, and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitor the renewal of permits and licenses, including hotel trade license, liquor trading license, chamber of commerce certificates of registration, civil defense certificate for the hotel, etc.
• Be up to date with regard to any changes or amendments to the prevailing laws/rules/regulations, changes in forms/formats, and other procedures
• Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration/labour office with regard to cancelled / absconding employees in order to be deleted from the hotel's sponsorship list
• Ensure the departure and exit formalities for employees are completed after cancellation of visas
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements, minimizing the risk of penalties and fines.
• Support hotel management with government-related approvals, inspections, and documentation.

Experience

• Previous experience in a large hotel with at least 500 keys in a luxury property required
• Pre-opening experience is an advantage

Requirement

• Proven work experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role
• Active listening and effective communication skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment