General Manager - Arts & Culture Destination

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced General Manager to lead a high-profile arts and culture government organisation through its next phase of development and growth. The role carries broad responsibility across organisational build, operations, commercial performance, stakeholder management, and team leadership, shaping the organisation and its operating model.

We are interested in Saudi nationals with senior leadership experience across culture, heritage, tourism,

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in culture, heritage, tourism, entertainment, or other complex public-facing environments.
• Saudi nationals preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational build, operations, and commercial performance.
• Oversee stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Shape the operating model and build capability for long-term performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Change management

Public sector governance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-profile arts and culture government organisation through its next phase of development and operational growth.

The role will carry broad responsibility across organisational build, operations, commercial performance, stakeholder management, and team leadership. The successful candidate will help shape the organisation, strengthen its operating model, and build the capability required for long-term performance.

We are interested in Saudi nationals with senior leadership experience across culture, heritage, tourism, entertainment, major events, destination management, visitor attractions, or other complex public-facing environments.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Strong operational and commercial leadership
• Experience building, scaling, or transforming organisations
• Credibility within Saudi Arabia’s cultural and stakeholder landscape
• Exposure to complex, high-profile public-facing environments
• Strong organisational and team leadership
• Sound commercial judgement and financial awareness
• A hands-on leadership style suited to an organisation in development

This is a broad leadership mandate requiring someone who can balance cultural relevance, operational excellence, and commercial sustainability.

Applications will be treated in strict confidence.