Head of Government Relations and Security

SEVEN Wellness Club; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 300.000 - 500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Company phone

Fuel

Zusammenfassung

SEVEN Wellness Club in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Head of Government Relations and Security to act as the primary liaison with Dubai Police, Municipality, Civil Defence and other authorities across the UAE. You will manage inspections, permits, incidents and oversee security for all locations within a premium hospitality environment.

The role requires a retired officer with strong government networks, leadership experience across multiple sites, fluency in Arabic and English, discretion, and a

Qualifikationen

• Retired officer with a strong government network and verifiable examples of matters resolved.
• Experience leading teams across multiple sites and functions.
• Fluency in Arabic and English with professional communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Act as the single point of contact with Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other authorities in the UAE.
• Oversee inspections, permits, approvals and incident management for clubs, clinics and kitchens.
• Oversee security across all SEVEN locations, manage staff, CCTV, audits and emergency drills.
• Log cases and prepare monthly reports to the COO, ensuring timely closure of cases and incidents.

Kenntnisse

Fluent Arabic

Good English

Team leadership

Discretion

Ausbildung

Retired officer from Dubai Police/UAE Armed Forces

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Government Relations and Security

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/03/2026

SEVEN is a Dubai-born wellness brand redefining what it means to live well through seven core pillars: fitness, movement, recovery, relaxation, nourishment, longevity, and community. With an off-luxury approach and a presence across the Middle East and Europe, SEVEN creates expansive spaces and experiences designed to optimise well-being. From wellness clubs to nutrition concepts, SEVEN empowers individuals to live healthier, more balanced lives, seven days a week.

Job Description

SEVEN House Holding is the Dubai group behind SEVEN Wellness Club, Gray Wellness Club, You Clinic and The Dose Kitchen. We are growing across the UAE and abroad, and we are looking for a Head of Government Relations and Security to join our team in Dubai.

The role

You will be our single point of contact with Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other government entities across the UAE. You will manage inspections, permits and incidents, and oversee security across all our locations.

Key Responsibilities

Government relations

• 1. Act as the single point of contact with Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other government entities across the UAE.
• 2. Manage inspections, permits, approvals and violations for clubs, clinics and kitchens, and close them within deadline.
• 3. Build and maintain working relationships with the relevant authorities in every emirate where SEVEN operates.

• 1. Handle every incident on site: valet accidents, member or guest incidents, theft, damage and emergencies.
• 2. File police reports and incident reports, and follow each case to closure.
• 3. Escalate to the Head of Legal any matter with legal or financial exposure, and to the COO any matter affecting operations.

Security

• 1. Oversee security staff, guarding contractors and CCTV across all locations.
• 2. Set security and access control standards, run regular site audits and emergency drills.
• 3. Protect members, staff and VIP guests, with discretion.

Reporting

• 1. Log every case in Asana with status and outcome.
• 2. Send a monthly report to the COO: open cases, inspections, permits due and incidents.

• 1. Responds to any urgent incident within 1 hour, 7 days a week.
• 2. Zero permit or licence lapses across UAE locations.
• 3. Every inspection prepared in advance and every violation closed within deadline.
• 4. Every incident logged within 24 hours.

Requirements

• Retired officer from Dubai Police, the UAE Armed Forces or another government entity
• A strong network across government entities, with real examples of matters you resolved
• Experience leading teams, ideally across several sites
• Fluent Arabic and good English
• Calm, discreet and comfortable in a premium hospitality environment
• Competitive Salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, a company phone and fuel
• Club Access: Full access to SEVEN Wellness Club facilities and classes
• F&B Discount: 50% off all in-house food and beverage items at The Dose by Silvena
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow across SEVEN’s expanding group of brands
• Supportive Culture: A team-oriented environment that values initiative, professionalism, and well-being