üöÄ We're Hiring | Government Relations Associate
At Americana Restaurants, we operate leading global brands across the Kingdom, including KFC, Hardee's, Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme, TGI Fridays, and Peet's Coffee.
We are looking for a Saudi national with government relations experience to support our operations across the region.
üìç Location: Riyadh - Head Office
üè¢ Department: Shared Services
üë§ Reports To: Head of Shared Services, KSA & Bahrain
üíº Employment Type: Full-time
üöó Nature of Work: Field-based, covering stores and government offices across the region
üìå Licences, Permits & Authorities
• Act as our point of contact with municipalities, Civil Defence, the labour office, and other local authorities.
• Ensure stores and offices hold valid municipal licences, Civil Defence certificates, and operating permits, and renew them before expiry.
• Secure the licences, permits, and municipal approvals needed for new store openings and remodels.
üìå Inspections, Violations & Fines
• Attend regulatory inspections, record findings, and drive corrective actions to closure with Operations and Maintenance.
• Handle violations end to end: review, object or settle within the statutory period, and report root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Reduce fines in the region through early renewal, preventive follow-up, and timely objections.
üìå Employee Government Transactions
• Complete employee transactions on the government platforms: iqamas, work permits, exit and re-entry visas, and health certificates.
• Conduct site visits to verify employee facilities meet municipal and Civil Defence requirements.
üìå Records & Team
• Maintain a register of licences, permits, expiry dates, violations, and fees, and report monthly.
• Supervise and develop one government relations coordinator.
üéì Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years in government relations or administrative affairs, preferably in retail, F&B, or a multi-site operation.
• Working knowledge of the government platforms.
• Familiarity with municipal, Civil Defence, and labour requirements for restaurants.
• Native-level Arabic, including written Arabic for official correspondence, and good working English.
• Valid Saudi driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
⭐ Skills
Relationship building with authorities • Deadline tracking • Problem solving under pressure • Attention to detail • Ownership • Clear official correspondence.
üá∏üᶠThis opportunity is open to Saudi nationals only, in line with our commitment to developing national talent and supporting Saudi Vision 2030.
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