UAE Establishment & Regulatory Operations Lead

MAJID AL FUTTAIM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Career progression opportunities

Employee engagement and leadership by例

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Establishment Services Senior Specialist in Abu Dhabi to manage day-to-day establishment and regulatory activities, including trade license renewals, permits, inspections, and compliance with UAE authorities. The role supervises operations, maintains regulatory compliance, and serves as the escalation point for government-related issues.

The successful candidate will lead and coach a team, oversee trackers for licenses and inspections, and train staff on government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in UAE government relations, establishment services, or regulatory operations.
• Strong knowledge of trade licensing, municipality permits, civil defence requirements, and regulatory compliance processes.
• Proven experience leading or supervising teams responsible for government transactions and approvals.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and operational reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the execution of trade license, permit, and regulatory transactions, ensuring timely processing of renewals, amendments, and cancellations.
• Monitor workflows and documentation to ensure accurate and compliant submissions to government authorities across all emirates.
• Coordinate municipality and civil defence inspections, ensuring readiness and timely closure of corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with government entities and serve as the first point of escalation for regulatory issues and approval delays.
• Lead, coach, and support associates, assigning daily tasks and ensuring adherence to established SOPs and service standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of trackers for licenses, permits, inspections, and compliance obligations to mitigate operational risks.
• Train and onboard team members on government portals, systems, and regulatory requirements to ensure operational excellence.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance, compliance, and operational reports to management, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking an Establishment Services Senior Specialist in Abu Dhabi to manage day-to-day establishment and regulatory activities, including trade license renewals, permits, inspections, and compliance with UAE authorities. The role supervises operations, maintains regulatory compliance, and serves as the escalation point for government-related issues.

The successful candidate will lead and coach a team, oversee trackers for licenses and inspections, and train staff on government