Saudi Regional Government Relations Specialist

Americana Restaurants; Riyadh; In loco; SAR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Americana Restaurants in Riyadh seeks a Government Relations Associate who is a Saudi national with government relations experience to support operations across the region. You will act as the primary contact with municipalities and authorities, ensuring licences and permits are current and securing approvals for new openings and remodels.

The role requires 2–4 years in government relations, native-level Arabic (written and spoken) and a Saudi driving licence, with willingness to travel

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business Admin, Law, Public Admin)
• 2–4 years in government relations or admin affairs, preferably in multi-site operations
• Working knowledge of government platforms and regulatory requirements
• Native-level Arabic (written & spoken) with good English
• Valid Saudi driving licence and willingness to travel region-wide

Mansioni

• Serve as primary contact with municipalities, Civil Defence, labour office and other authorities.
• Ensure stores and offices hold valid municipal licences, Civil Defence certificates and permits; renew before expiry.
• Secure licences, permits and approvals for new store openings and remodels.
• Attend regulatory inspections and drive corrective actions to closure with Operations.
• Review, object or settle violations within statutory periods; report root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Reduce region-wide fines through timely renewals, follow-up and objections.
• Process employee transactions on government platforms (iqamas, work permits, visas, health certificates).
• Conduct site visits to verify compliance with municipal and Civil Defence requirements.
• Maintain a licences/permits/expiry/violation/fees register; report monthly.
• Supervise and develop one government relations coordinator.

Conoscenze

Relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

English communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree (Business/Law/Public Admin)

Descrizione del lavoro

Americana Restaurants in Riyadh seeks a Government Relations Associate who is a Saudi national with government relations experience to support operations across the region. You will act as the primary contact with municipalities and authorities, ensuring licences and permits are current and securing approvals for new openings and remodels.

The role requires 2–4 years in government relations, native-level Arabic (written and spoken) and a Saudi driving licence, with willingness to travel