Government Relations Officer

Advanced Search Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and benefits

Professional development academies

Global opportunities

CSR involvement

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Government Relations Officer in Bahrain to manage relations with government authorities and ensure regulatory compliance across labor, immigration, licensing, and registrations. The role requires overseeing license, visa, and permit processes, maintaining records, and coordinating with HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to meet governmental requirements.

You will monitor regulatory changes, handle inquiries, and participate in government portal activities while supporting CSR

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for government liaison.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to deadlines.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities with a professional approach.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong working knowledge of Bahrain government portals and e-services.

Responsibilities

• Government liaison: main contact between the company and Bahrain government authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure compliance with Bahraini laws and government requirements.
• License & permit management: handle applications, renewals, and cancellations of registrations and licenses.
• Visa & immigration processing: manage employee visa applications and work/residency permits.
• Labor relations: coordinate with Ministry of Labour on employment matters.
• Documentation & records: maintain accurate government-related documents and correspondence.
• Government portal administration: use e-services for efficient processing and timely submissions.
• Monitor regulatory changes: track laws and policy updates and inform management.
• Issue resolution: promptly address government-related inquiries and compliance matters.
• Reporting: prepare regular status reports on licenses, permits, and renewals.
• Stakeholder coordination: collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to meet government requirements.
• Audit & compliance support: provide documentation during inspections and audits.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Arabic

Government portals knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Admin / Business Admin / Law / HR

Job description

Mantis is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways, and curated eco-resorts located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate. Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape, or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

As a Government Relations Officer, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining effective relationships between the company and various government authorities in Bahrain. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, processing governmental documentation and approvals, and supporting the company in all matters related to labor, immigration, licensing, and regulatory requirements. You will act as the primary liaison between the company and government entities to facilitate smooth business operations and ensure timely completion of all official procedures.

What is in it for you:

• Unleash the excitement: enticing rewards and unbeatable benefits are waiting for you!
• Ignite your skills with our cutting-edge academies for rapid professional growth.
• Cultivate your talents and watch your career flourish, locally and globally.
• Drive change through impactful corporate social responsibility activities.
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant work environment with extraordinary colleagues.
• Join us on a direct path to success as we skyrocket to new heights!

Key responsibilities

• Government liaison: serve as the primary point of contact between the company and government authorities, ministries, and regulatory bodies in Bahrain.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure the company's compliance with all applicable Bahraini laws, regulations, and governmental requirements.
• License & permit management: manage the application, renewal, and cancellation of commercial registrations, licenses, permits, and other official company documents.
• Visa & immigration processing: handle employee visa applications, work permits, residency permits, and related immigration procedures through relevant government authorities.
• Labor relations: coordinate with the Ministry of Labour and other relevant entities regarding labor regulations, employment matters, and workforce-related requirements.
• Documentation & records: maintain accurate records of all government-related documents, approvals, renewals, and correspondence.
• Government portal administration: utilize government e-services and online portals to process transactions efficiently and ensure timely submissions.
• Monitoring regulatory changes: track changes in laws, regulations, and government policies, and communicate potential impacts to management.
• Issue resolution: address and resolve government-related issues, inquiries, or compliance matters promptly and professionally.
• Reporting: prepare regular reports on the status of licenses, permits, visa processes, compliance requirements, and upcoming renewals.
• Stakeholder coordination: collaborate with internal departments such as HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure all government-related requirements are met.
• Audit & compliance support: provide documentation and support during government inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in Government Relations, Public Affairs, PRO services, or a related role in Bahrain.
• Strong knowledge of Bahraini labor laws, immigration regulations, commercial registration requirements, and government procedures.
• Proven experience managing licenses, permits, visas, and regulatory compliance processes.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with government officials and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities with a professional and diplomatic approach.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Strong working knowledge of Bahrain government portals and e-services.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Additional information

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion: we are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

About Mantis Collection

Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian’s vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely-acclaimed private game reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!