Overview
Public Relations Officer Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Heidrick & Struggles
Title: Public Relations Officer
Company: Heidrick & Struggles
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Position Summary
The position requires a highly organized Government Relations Officer and Professional Driver with experience streamlining corporate-government relations and logistics in the Saudi Arabia.
For this role, the main responsibility is to support the organization’s relationship with government authorities and regulatory bodies by coordinating day-to-day government relations activity, helping ensure timely compliance with external requirements, and maintaining effective institutional relationships.
You will also act as on-hand support to the office for any other/ various business needs such as, but not limited to, transporting to client meetings and other logistical support.
Key Responsibilities
Company Compliance Support
- Support communication and coordination with government departments, regulatory authorities, and other government bodies in line with approved protocols.
- Track relevant regulatory developments and administrative requirements, and communicate changes with internal stakeholders
- Coordinate submissions, permits, licenses, registrations, and official documentation with appropriate internal stakeholders and external authorities.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of meetings, visits, and engagement activities involving government or regulatory stakeholders.
- Ensure all government-facing correspondence and documentation are accurate, complete, and aligned with organizational standards and approval processes.
- Support issue tracking and help escalate regulatory, compliance, or stakeholder matters promptly and appropriately.
Employee Support
- Support organisation in the process of issuing or cancelling residency visas and iqamas for employees
- Help co-ordinate visas & iqamas for employee’s dependents where required
- Act as a point of contact for employees with local regulatory bodies to give them insight as needed
Administrative and Logistical Support
- Understanding of local routes to ensure safe, punctual transport for executives and staff.
- Co-ordination of your calendar to accommodate executives across the business
- Remain informed of personnel changes and key organisational contacts.
- Act as a professional representative for the office.
Additional Duties
- This position description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks required.
- The employee may be required to undertake other reasonable duties, responsibilities or projects as directed, consistent with the nature, level and scope of the position and the operational needs of the business.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in Saudi Arabia
- Valid driving license and clean safety record
- Professional, dependable and well organised
- Proven track record in managing visa processing, trade licenses, and authority paperwork while maintaining a flawless driving and safety record.
- Adept at navigating both bureaucratic systems and city routes to ensure timely document clearances and safe, punctual transport for executives and staff.
- Concise understanding of the regulatory landscape and any recent developments
