Head of Government Relations

The Head of Government Relations will lead and manage our engagement with government entities, regulatory bodies, and key public stakeholders. This role will drive advocacy and representation efforts, ensure compliance with directives, and align public affairs initiatives with the company's strategic objectives. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams, group-level functions, and external agencies to enhance the company’s influence and ensure seamless government engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, ministries, public agencies, and diplomatic entities.
• Lead advocacy and representation activities to support the company’s interests with regulatory and governmental authorities.
• Monitor and analyze policy, legislative, and regulatory changes impacting the organization, providing timely counsel to leadership.
• Manage responses to official requests ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support internal departments in managing government-related issues, including engagement with GACA, airports, ministries, and embassies.
• Ensure consistent alignment of internal teams with the public affairs strategy.
• Collaborate across group entities to drive unified government engagement strategies.
• Represent the organization in industry associations, forums, and official platforms as directed by the CEO.
• Organize internal briefings, awareness sessions, and communications on relevant government affairs topics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Business, Law, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, or public affairs.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi regulatory environment and governmental structures.
• Proven track record in advocacy, stakeholder management, and regulatory risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public affairs strategy development skills.
• Familiarity with diplomatic protocol and inter-agency collaboration;
• Community Engagement and Public Relations.
• High level of cultural and political awareness, integrity, and professionalism in sensitive matters.