Head of Government Relations & Security - Hospitality

SEVEN House Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

30 days annual leave

Company phone and fuel

Access to SEVEN Wellness Club

Job summary

SEVEN is seeking a senior security and government-relations lead in Dubai to act as the primary contact with Dubai Police, Municipality, Civil Defence and other UAE authorities. You will manage inspections, permits, and violations across clubs, clinics and kitchens, handle on-site incidents, and oversee security staff and CCTV across all locations.

You will also set security standards and run site audits and drills, reporting monthly to the COO.

Qualifications

• Retired officer from Dubai Police, UAE Armed Forces or another government entity.
• Strong network across government entities with resolved matters.
• Experience leading teams, ideally across several sites.
• Fluent Arabic and good English.
• Calm, discreet and comfortable in premium hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Act as single point of contact with Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other UAE government entities
• Manage inspections, permits, approvals and violations across clubs, clinics and kitchens
• Handle every on-site incident, including valet accidents, member incidents, theft and emergencies
• Oversee security staff, guarding contractors and CCTV across all locations
• Set security and access control standards and run site audits and emergency drills
• Report monthly to the COO on open cases, inspections, permits and incidents

Skills

Government liaison

Team leadership

Security management

Emergency response

Job description

SEVEN is seeking a senior security and government-relations lead in Dubai to act as the primary contact with Dubai Police, Municipality, Civil Defence and other UAE authorities. You will manage inspections, permits, and violations across clubs, clinics and kitchens, handle on-site incidents, and oversee security staff and CCTV across all locations.

You will also set security standards and run site audits and drills, reporting monthly to the COO.