IHG Hiring for Government Relations Officer at Holiday Inn and Suites Dubai Science Park (pre-opening) Job at Dubai Full Time

Travel is a journey. At Holiday Inn, we help make it a joy.

Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guest’s stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952. So, if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn® family.

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park, a preopening hotel, is looking for an active Government Relations Officer to join their extraordinary team! Ideally located in the heart of Dubai Science Park, in the most sought after residential area of Dubai. Minutes away from mega malls, magnificent Jumeirah Beaches, world’s leading tourist attractions and Parks, auto drome and over 5 championship golf courses. The Holiday Inn & Suites at Dubai Science Park will include 240 hotel rooms and suites and 84 one-bedroom apartments, anchor F&B offerings and an extensive 1026sqm cutting-edge meeting and events facilities.

Your day to day

As the Government Relations Officer, you will have to maintain and cultivate goodwill and good relationship with government departments. You are responsible for processing all types of permits including hotel trade licenses, commercial licenses, employment visas, residence visas for employees as well as entertainers if required; renew permits, and other visa/license-related documents. You will process and renew Entertainers Permits / N.O.C through the respective Government departments where required. Process and renew registration for all hotel vehicles. You will have to be up to date in regards to any changes or amendments to the prevailing laws/rules/regulations, changes in forms/formats, and other procedures, and keep the General Manager and Human Resources Manager advised of such changes. You have to submit relevant documents periodically and as required to the Immigration Office with regard to canceled/absconding employees and delete them from the hotel’s sponsorship list; obtain monthly sponsorship reports from the Immigration Office and tally sponsorship and re-submit to Immigration Office with relevant support documents; and prepare on a monthly basis reports e.g. for visa reconciliation, passport inventory, etc. You would also have to carry out other relevant tasks and duties as assigned from time to time.

What we need from you

The ideal candidate must have over 2 years of progressive work-related experience in the similar role within hospitality industry.

Arabic speaking is mandatory.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• UAE Labour Laws
• Immigration rules and regulations
• HR and Administration Policies and Procedures
• Computer literacy
• Relevant degree, from an academic institution

What we offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve – visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

Go on – show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

Job Reference: EMEAA36448