Senior Government Relations

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Job Overview:

To manage and maintain strong relationships with government entities, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating all approvals, permits, and licenses required for seamless business operations. The role also oversees corporate-level regulatory matters, inspection preparedness, and operational support related to safety, insurance, and government coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

Government Relations & Licensing:

• Visit and follow up with ministries, municipalities, and regulatory bodies for licenses and renewals.
• Handle Civil Defense, SFDA, and municipality licensing procedures.
• Facilitate inspection readiness and escort government visitors during site visits.

Corporate Services Oversight:

• Supervise external service contracts related to fire safety, pest control, and national address.
• Oversee the maintenance and renewal of contracts with embassies, municipalities, and regulatory entities.
• Manage attestation processes with embassies and other official bodies.

Security & Safety Coordination:

• Oversee security guards and ensure their deployment aligns with site needs.
• Monitor and supervise CCTV systems and safety equipment compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for preventive maintenance.

Insurance & Claims:

• Handle incident reporting and insurance claims for company vehicles, property, and workplace accidents.
• Follow up with insurance providers for policy issuance and renewals.
• Maintain documentation of claims, reports, and approvals.

Support & Administrative Duties:

• Perform ad hoc tasks and special assignments assigned by the supervisor or management.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of government-related records.
• Prepare periodic reports on the status of licenses, renewals, inspections, and risk items.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, Political Science, Law, Business Administration, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in government relations, corporate affairs, or regulatory compliance within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven track record in handling licensing, permits, and inspection processes with government authorities such as MOMRA, Civil Defense, SFDA, and Ministry of Commerce.
• Experience coordinating insurance claims, contract renewals, and regulatory inspections is preferred.
• Familiarity with Saudi labor, municipal, and civil defense regulations.
• Strong MS Office and documentation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Health, Safety and Environment
• Accountability
• Licensing & Government Relations
• Safety & Regulatory Inspections
• Documentation & Filing
• Insurance Claims Handling
• Contract Oversight & Renewal Tracking

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Administrative, Human Resources, and Other
• Industries Truck Transportation, Freight and Package Transportation, and Warehousing and Storage

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