external relations manager

Alisary Group

<h2>About the Role</h2>A growing real estate development group based in Muscat is seeking a highly driven and commercially minded Real Estate Operations &amp; Development Manager to act as a true success partner, not a traditional employee.This role requires a hands-on leader who manages the business as if it were their own — with full empowerment from the owners and full transparency under independent financial oversight.<h2>Objective</h2>To manage the full real estate development lifecycle, revive distressed or stalled assets, and achieve the highest possible financial efficiency within a transparent, externally audited operating environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Asset Management &amp; Business Development</h3>Review and assess the owners’ real estate portfolio, including vacant lands and projects halted since COVID.Develop urgent, practical plans to complete, restructure, or liquidate underperforming assets.Identify well-studied new investment opportunities and present concise feasibility studies to support acquisition decisions.<h3>Cost Engineering &amp; Supply Chain Management</h3>Build and manage a strong supplier and contractor network to achieve cost savings of no less than 20–30% without compromising visible quality.Lead sourcing strategies including local negotiations, bulk purchasing, or direct imports (e.g., from China) when commercially viable.<h3>Project &amp; Vendor Management</h3>Select, contract, and fully manage engineering offices, contractors, consultants, and marketing companies on behalf of the owners.Oversee on-site progress, timelines, and budgets, proactively resolving technical and operational obstacles.Exercise operational decision-making authority within approved budgets and governance frameworks.<h3>Government Relations &amp; Reporting</h3>Manage the government relations file and supervise the Omani PRO to secure licenses, approvals, and regulatory requirements.Submit regular, clear performance and financial reports to the owners.Operate in full cooperation and transparency with the independent external financial auditor, including complete disclosure of contracts, invoices, and transactions.<h2>Candidate Profile</h2>Proven hands-on experience in real estate operations, development, or asset turnaround.Strong commercial mindset with a focus on profitability, cost control, and execution.Solid understanding of supplier negotiations, construction costs, and project economics.High integrity, transparency, and comfort working under strict external financial audit.Leadership personality capable of operating under pressure and managing multiple stakeholders.Priority given to candidates currently based in Oman with deep knowledge of the local market, regulations, and suppliers (Omani or expatriate).<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

Real Estate Operations & Development Manager (Success Partner)

Braxtone Group

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Main Purpose of Job:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Marketing and Branding Supervisor is a key role within Braxtone Group, responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company's brand image. This individual will oversee design functions and manage public relations tasks, ensuring consistent and positive representation of the brand.&nbsp;Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer</td></tr><tr><td>Job Description:&nbsp;Brand Management:<ul><li>Develop and implement branding strategies to strengthen the company's market presence.</li><li>Oversee the creation and maintenance of brand guidelines, ensuring all marketing materials align with these standards.</li><li>Monitor market trends and analyze competitors' branding strategies.</li><li>Plan the social calendar for each social platform and execute it on a routine basis.</li><li>Represent Braxtone Group professionally at public, industry and networking events to enhance brand visibility and relationships.</li><li>Develop, implement and continuously refine comprehensive branding and marketing strategies to enhance Braxtone Group’s market positioning and visibility.</li></ul>&nbsp;Design Oversight:<ul><li>Supervise the design team, providing direction and feedback on various projects.</li><li>Collaborate with external agencies for specialized design needs.</li><li>Ensure all design outputs are visually appealing and aligned with brand identity.</li><li>Develop and create internal and external marketing materials and collaterals (business needs for new documents, event leaflets, non-standard proposals/presentations, etc.).</li></ul>&nbsp;Public Relations Management:<ul><li>Manage all PR activities, including press releases, public announcements, and media relations. “Plan, organize, coordinate and attend corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, launches and PR Activities”</li><li>Coordinate with Braxtone's different business divisions to ensure PR strategies complement marketing initiatives.</li><li>Handle crisis communication and reputation management.</li></ul>&nbsp;Government Relations:<ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact for all interactions with government entities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws in marketing practices.</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with government officials and agencies.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Educational, Skills, and Experience:<ol><li>Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or related field.</li><li>Proven experience in marketing, branding, or a related role.</li></ol>Additional Eligibility Qualifications<ol><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills and working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.</li><li>Have a comprehensive understanding of social marketing and PR.</li><li>Advanced writing and editing skills in English and Arabic&nbsp;</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li></ol></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Marketing and PR Supervisor

Dubai DET

JOB OBJECTIVE:&nbsp;The Assistant Manager of Seasonal Festival is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and performance tracking of marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals such as DSF, DSS, and other key activations. The role focuses on driving public awareness, footfall, and engagement by coordinating with internal teams, retailers, malls, sponsors, and external agencies.&nbsp;The Assistant Manager ensures campaign content, messaging, and visuals are aligned with brand guidelines, while also assisting in managing procurement processes, monitoring campaign performance, and contributing to continuous improvement across all campaign touchpoints. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals, ensuring alignment with festival objectives, audience profiles, and brand positioning.</li><li>Coordinate campaign timelines, creative briefings, and rollout plans across internal DFRE teams and external agencies.</li><li>Support the creation of compelling multi-channel campaign content and messaging tailored to drive audience awareness and attendance.</li><li>Contribute to audience segmentation strategies to enhance campaign effectiveness and reach across key consumer demographics.</li><li>Prepare and distribute internal communication toolkits and campaign briefs to align DFRE departments, partners, and collaborators.</li><li>Collaborate with retailers, malls, and sponsors to integrate their offerings and activations into the campaign, ensuring strong visibility and cross-promotional alignment.</li><li>Assist in the development of campaign one-pagers, outlining objectives, KPIs, content strategy, budgets, and relevant international benchmarks.</li><li>Review and provide guidance on creative assets to ensure consistency with brand guidelines and storytelling standards across all campaign touchpoints.</li><li>Act as a brand guardian during campaign execution, collaborating with internal teams and agencies to maintain high-quality, cohesive messaging and visual identity.</li><li>Coordinate with creative, media, production, and influencer agencies to manage campaign deliverables and performance tracking.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to campaign execution, including supporting RFP/RFI preparation, vendor coordination, and tracking of purchase orders and contracts.</li><li>Track and report campaign performance metrics such as reach, engagement, and footfall and provide insights for optimization.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with retailers, malls, and sponsors to gather feedback, ensure satisfaction, and identify opportunities for future campaign collaboration.</li><li>Conduct research and benchmarking on global festival campaigns to inform strategy and inspire innovation.</li><li>Compile and analyze post-campaign reports and stakeholder feedback to inform future campaign planning and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain well-documented records of campaign assets, contracts, vendor files, and performance dashboards in compliance with DFRE and DET policies.</li><li>Stay updated on local regulations, media trends, and best practices in event marketing and high-footfall campaign activations.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.</li><li>Professional certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP); are advantageous.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing campaigns, brand communication, or event-related promotions, preferably within the retail, entertainment, or government sector.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns with internal teams and external agencies.</li><li>Experience in reviewing creative assets and ensuring brand alignment across various platforms.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to marketing services, including RFP preparation, vendor management, and budget coordination.</li><li>Strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign performance tracking, and post-campaign analysis.</li><li>Previous involvement in large-scale, high-footfall campaigns or festivals is an advantage.</li><li>Experience working with malls, retailers, or sponsors in a campaign or event activation context is highly desirable.</li></ul>

Assistant Manager - Events & Festivals Marketing (National Talent only)

Confidential

Job Overview Our Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Manager (F&amp;B/Hospitality) to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a Full-Time position within a world-class, professional global company with deep-rooted business fundamentals. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full spectrum of human resources operations specifically within our Food &amp; Beverage and Hospitality divisions. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our ambition to hire and develop the most efficient and dynamic people, ensuring our HR strategies align with our commitment to contemporary market trends and organisational excellence. Responsibilities * Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the overall business strategy of the F&amp;B/Hospitality division. * Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding new team members, ensuring a high-calibre workforce. * Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that encourages high performance and employee development. * Nurture a positive and productive working environment by addressing demands, grievances, and other employee relations issues. * Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian labour law and regulations throughout all human resource management activities. * Maintain and enhance employee benefits programmes, compensation structures, and reward systems. * Work closely with divisional management to identify training needs and implement effective learning and development programmes. * Report to senior management on key HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. * Manage all HR administrative tasks, including payroll, employee records, and HR information systems. Qualifications * Proven experience as an HR Manager, with significant and demonstrable experience within the Food &amp; Beverage or Hospitality industry is essential. * A thorough understanding of Saudi Arabian labour law and HR best practices. * Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills. * Strong people management skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation. * Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships with integrity and professionalism. * A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. * Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is highly desirable. * Excellent command of both spoken and written English; proficiency in Arabic is a significant advantage.

HR Manager (F&B/Hospitality)

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia

The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day management and delivery of the Scope of Works on a major road infrastructure project (includes major bridge works). The role focuses on safe execution, effective site coordination, progress monitoring and reporting, and interface management with key stakeholders (Client, Supervision Consultant, Designer, authorities, utilities, and other contractors). The Deputy Project Manager contributes to achieving the project’s time, cost, quality, and HSE objectives, while developing project leadership capabilities under the guidance of the Project Manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tasks and Duties</td></tr><tr><td><ul><li>Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling the execution of the bridges works (foundations, substructure, superstructure, deck works, bearings, expansion joints, parapets/barriers, approaches, and tie-ins).</li><li>Coordinate daily site activities and resources, ensuring work fronts are ready and constraints are removed (drawings, approvals, materials, access, permits, traffic management).</li><li>Lead weekly look-ahead planning and support short-term sequencing to protect key milestones and productivity targets.</li><li>Track progress and productivity, and prepare weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal and external reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely approvals and delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.</li><li>Promote and enforce HSE requirements; support risk assessments, method statement reviews, and planning for high-risk activities (lifting operations, working at height, traffic interface, night works, formwork/falsework).</li><li>Support QA/QC implementation by ensuring ITPs, inspections, testing, and documentation are completed; assist in resolving NCRs and closing punch lists.</li><li>Support subcontractor management: coordination, performance monitoring, progress follow-up, and compliance with project requirements.</li><li>Manage interfaces with roads/earthworks, utilities diversions, temporary works, and authorities to ensure continuity of works and minimize disruption.</li><li>Participate in meetings with the Client/Consultant/Designer and ensure action items are followed up and closed.</li><li>Support the Project Manager and commercial team with change control inputs (site records, quantities, progress data, event tracking) to enable evaluation of variations or delays.</li><li>Guide and support engineers and site staff through structured communication, disciplined reporting, and on-the-job coaching.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Saudi National Only<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience, mainly in civil/infrastructure projects.</li><li>Practical exposure to bridges/structures works is strongly preferred (bridge substructure/superstructure or similar heavy civil structures).</li><li>Experience leading site teams/work fronts (e.g., Senior Site Engineer, Section Engineer, Construction Engineer, Site Manager, Package Engineer).</li></ul>&nbsp;Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering</li><li>Master degree in relevant field is a plus</li><li>PMP is a plus</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Strong coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple work fronts and interfaces.</li><li>Good understanding of construction sequencing, method statements, and short-term planning principles (look-ahead planning).</li><li>Working knowledge of QA/QC processes (ITPs, inspections, testing, NCR follow-up) and document control discipline.</li><li>Strong HSE mindset and ability to escalate and stop unsafe work when required.</li><li>Effective communication skills with stakeholders (client/consultant/designer/subcontractors) and strong team leadership behaviors.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); reporting capability is required.</li><li>English (written and spoken) is required; Arabic is required/preferred for stakeholder coordination.</li></ul>Primatvera P6 exposure is a plus&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Deputy Project Manager

Career Pro Recruitment Agency in UAE

Career Pro Recruitment Agency in the UAE is hiring a Digital Marketing Manager for one of its clients. The ideal candidate will lead digital strategy, drive measurable growth across paid and organic channels, and work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen brand presence and customer acquisition.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and own the digital marketing strategy aligned with business goals</li><li>Plan, execute, and optimize performance campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok (as relevant)</li><li>Manage SEO strategy (technical, on-page, and content) to improve rankings and organic traffic</li><li>Oversee social media strategy, community growth, and content performance</li><li>Lead email marketing, automation, segmentation, and lifecycle campaigns</li><li>Track and report on KPIs (CAC, ROAS, CPL, conversion rate, retention, traffic growth)</li><li>Manage the marketing budget and allocate spend based on performance insights</li><li>Coordinate with creative/content teams and external agencies for campaign assets</li><li>Improve website performance with CRO initiatives (A/B tests, landing pages, funnels)</li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints</li><li>Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new channel opportunities</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Requirements</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field</li><li>5+ years of hands-on digital marketing experience (UAE/GCC experience is a plus)</li><li>Strong knowledge of paid media, SEO, analytics, and conversion optimization</li><li>Proficiency in GA4, Google Tag Manager, Search Console, Meta Business Manager, and reporting dashboards</li><li>Experience with CRM/email tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Mailchimp, etc.)</li><li>Solid understanding of content strategy and social media performance metrics</li><li>Ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines with a structured approach</li><li>Strong communication skills and stakeholder management</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience in e-commerce, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, or B2B lead generation (depending on client sector)</li><li>Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and web CMS platforms (WordPress or similar)</li><li>Experience with marketing automation and lead nurturing workflows</li><li>Team leadership experience</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>What the Client Offers</h3>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive salary package (based on experience)</li><li>Career growth and exposure to high-impact projects</li><li>Supportive, performance-driven environment</li></ul>

Digital Marketing Manager

About Alaysary InstituteAlaysary Institute is a specialized training institute focused on educational and family development. Our strategic mission is to empower educators working in early childhood and primary education, while also equipping parents with practical skills in positive parenting.We work as a trusted partner with government and private sector entities concerned with childhood development, delivering high-impact training programs designed to create sustainable educational outcomes.&nbsp;About the RoleWe are seeking a high-caliber professional who combines strong field presence, persuasive communication, and operational discipline.This is not a desk-based digital marketing role. It is a field-driven and administrative position that requires direct engagement with institutions, decision-makers, and clients, as well as hands-on involvement in the institute’s daily operations.Success in this role is measured by your ability to convert interest into signed contracts and actual revenue, whether with institutions or individual clients.&nbsp;Core MissionTo demonstrate strong closing and deal-conversion capability with:<ul><li>Institutions and organizations (B2B)</li><li>Parents and individual clients (B2C)</li></ul>This includes convincing the target client to choose Alaysary Institute over alternatives and successfully translating that trust into financial agreements.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities1. Field Marketing &amp; Institutional Relations (Top Priority)<ul><li>Conduct regular, structured field visits to targeted institutions (ministries, schools, authorities, organizations).</li><li>Meet with decision-makers (Directors General, Department Heads, Section Managers).</li><li>Professionally present the institute’s profile and tailor service proposals to each entity’s needs.</li><li>Demonstrate persistence, resilience, and professionalism in navigating institutional processes and bureaucracy until contracts are successfully closed.</li></ul>&nbsp;2. Sales &amp; Client Management<ul><li>Handle inquiries and convert leads into confirmed clients through effective negotiation and persuasion.</li><li>Build, maintain, and regularly update a structured client database.</li><li>Develop long-term relationships that encourage repeat business and referrals.</li></ul>&nbsp;3. Administration &amp; Financial Operations (Supporting Role)<ul><li>Oversee daily administrative activities to ensure smooth delivery of training programs.</li><li>Manage basic financial operations, including:<ul><li>Issuing invoices</li><li>Following up on collections and payments</li><li>Monitoring expenses</li><li>Preparing periodic financial reports for management</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Strong personal presence and confidence in meetings and formal settings.</li><li>Willingness and ability to perform intensive fieldwork and consider it a core success driver.</li><li>A true multitasker capable of balancing field sales, administration, and financial coordination without loss of focus.</li><li>Demonstrated persuasion, negotiation, and deal-closing capability.</li><li>High level of reliability, discipline, and integrity in handling administrative and financial responsibilities.</li><li>Prior experience in training, education, institutional sales, or service-based businesses is a strong advantage.</li></ul>&nbsp;

Business Development & Operations Officer (Field & Administrative)

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