Public Relations Consultant

ApplyMint; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyMint is seeking a skilled government relations advisor to operate within Saudi Arabia, acting as a strategic consultant on regulatory and public affairs matters.

The role requires building and maintaining high-level relationships with ministries, regulators, and key authorities, while ensuring compliance with local regulations and safeguarding confidential information. Preference may be given to retired civil servants with relevant Saudi government experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in government relations or public affairs is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments and public-sector processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Company's strategic adviser on government relations and public affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with government authorities, ministries, regulatory agencies, and other public-sector stakeholders.
• Manage external government relations and maintain effective communication with government authorities.
• Coordinate official procedures and ensure compliance with Saudi regulations to support smooth business operations.
• Support in managing government-related matters, including regulatory approvals, licensing issues, policy discussions, and other high-level administrative affairs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Company information and government-related matters.

Skills

Bilingual English & Arabic

Job description

• Serve as the Company's strategic adviser on government relations and public affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen effective working relationships with relevant government authorities, ministries, regulatory agencies, and other key public-sector stakeholders.
• Manage the Company's external government relations and maintain effective communication with government authorities.
• Coordinate official procedures and ensure compliance with Saudi regulations to support smooth business operations.
• Support the Company in managing significant government-related matters, including regulatory approvals, licensing issues, policy discussions, and other high-level administrative affairs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Company information and government-related matters, and perform other government-relations and public-affairs advisory services as reasonably requested by the Company.

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• No restrictions regarding education, field of study, or nationality.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in relevant Saudi government departments, particularly retired civil servants.