Cultural Heritage Development Manager

The Royal Commission for AlUla; AlUla; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a professional to manage the planning and delivery of cultural and heritage conservation projects across AlUla. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with international heritage preservation principles while enhancing visitor experiences and supporting World Heritage recognition efforts. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing conservation projects and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. The position involves representation in public forums and advocacy for best practices in heritage conservation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing cultural and heritage conservation projects.
• Strong understanding of national and international conservation standards.
• Ability to conduct thorough audits and manage compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and delivery of conservation projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Represent the Department in project discussions and public forums.

Job description

The role holder is responsible for managing the planning, design, and delivery of cultural and heritage conservation projects across AlUla, Khaybar, and Tayma, ensuring adherence to technical standards, regulatory requirements, and international heritage preservation principles. The role exists to safeguard the integrity, authenticity, and operability of heritage sites, enhance visitor cultural experiences, support World Heritage recognition efforts.

Functional Responsibilitie

• Manage architectural and related aspects of conservation projects for heritage sites to ensure the protection, integrity, and authenticity of cultural assets in alignment with national and international conservation standard
• Ensure the evaluation and selection of contractors and consultants for conservation, design, and restoration works to secure technical compliance, quality delivery, and adherence to contractual obligations
• Manage compliance with applicable planning, construction, heritage, safety and environmental regulations by conducting regular audits to ensure all projects meet required standards
• Ensure the development and implementation of documentation protocols to maintain accurate, thorough, and timely records of all conservation and development activities for regulatory and knowledge-management purposes
• Develop and review design and development proposals for cultural and heritage assets to ensure technical alignment with conservation objectives and site-specific requirements, and oversee delivery as Business Owner or in a similar role
• Represent the Department in project discussions and public forums to advocate best practices for heritage conservation and promote awareness of cultural preservation initiatives
• Plan and direct the initiation, execution, and delivery of heritage development programs to meet defined objectives, timelines, and resource requirements
• Manage risk assessments for cultural and heritage assets to identify potential threats and implement appropriate mitigation measures, ensuring asset protection and regulatory compliance