Bahrain Government Relations & Compliance Lead

Global Recruiting Company; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor International’s Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort require a Government Relations professional to manage regulatory compliance and immigration processing. You will coordinate with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, NPRA, and the Ministry of Labour to secure visas, permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals for both properties.

The role supports pre-opening activities and ongoing operations, maintains records, and collaborates with People

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2–3 years in a Government Relations Officer role, preferably in hospitality in Bahrain.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain labour laws, immigration regulations, and government procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage government relations for two resorts in Bahrain.
• Process visas, work permits, residence permits, renewals, and cancellations.
• Liaise with LMRA, NPRA, Ministry of Labour, and other authorities.
• Support pre-opening and ongoing operations with regulatory approvals and licensing.
• Maintain accurate records of immigration documents and government costs.
• Provide regular visa/status reports to management and coordinate with People & Culture, Finance, and Operations.

Skills

Government relations

Regulatory compliance

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Integrity & confidentiality

Change management

Teamwork & collaboration

Results orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Government portals (Bahrain)

Job description

Minor International’s Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort require a Government Relations professional to manage regulatory compliance and immigration processing. You will coordinate with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, NPRA, and the Ministry of Labour to secure visas, permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals for both properties.

The role supports pre-opening activities and ongoing operations, maintains records, and collaborates with People