Visa & Government Relations Administrator

EDITION; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

EDITION Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Government Relations Administrator to manage visas, licenses, and government documentation, ensuring lawful and timely processing.

The role includes coordinating visa applications, tracking expiry dates, and liaising with authorities to facilitate approvals. You will also prepare weekly cost reports and support departments on regulatory requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

Responsibilities

• Manage and process employee visas, occupational cards, passports, licenses, and other government-related documentation while ensuring compliance with immigration laws and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate and submit visa applications for employees and ensure timely approvals.
• Monitor visa, passport, and occupational card expiry dates and maintain accurate tracking records.
• Arrange visa cancellation and airport departure coordination for employees completing their contracts.
• Liaise with government and municipal authorities to facilitate document processing and approvals.
• Maintain weekly cost reports related to government relations activities with supporting justification.
• Ensure all required licenses for hotel operations and employees are obtained and renewed within required timelines.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems.

Skills

Visa management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation control

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

EDITION Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Government Relations Administrator to manage visas, licenses, and government documentation, ensuring lawful and timely processing.

The role includes coordinating visa applications, tracking expiry dates, and liaising with authorities to facilitate approvals. You will also prepare weekly cost reports and support departments on regulatory requirements while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.