GOVERNMENT LIAISON / PERMITTING SPECIALIST

Role SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Government Liaison / Permitting Specialist to support a major large-scale event project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating government permits, licenses and approvals and maintaining strong relationships with relevant Saudi authorities throughout the project.Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and follow up on all government permits, licenses and approvals required for event operations.Liaise with relevant Saudi government authorities and stakeholders.Coordinate approvals relating to municipalities, Civil Defense, General Entertainment Authority (GEA), police and traffic authorities, food permits and other relevant regulatory bodies.Prepare and submit permit applications and required supporting documentation.Follow up with authorities to ensure approvals are obtained within required timelines.Maintain an accurate tracker of permit applications, approvals, outstanding requirements and deadlines.Build and maintain positive working relationships with government officials.Coordinate with internal event, operations, HSE, production and site teams on permitting requirements.Support government inspections, site visits and authority requirements when required.Identify potential permitting issues or delays and proactively follow up on resolutions.Ensure all required approvals are secured before relevant event activities commence.Provide regular updates on permit status, outstanding requirements and potential risks.Required SkillsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.Ability to manage multiple permits, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven event environment.Familiarity with GEA, Civil Defense, municipalities, police/traffic and food-related authorities.Good understanding of Saudi government processes and approval requirements.Required QualificationsProven experience in government liaison, event permitting or regulatory coordination in Saudi Arabia.Previous experience working on events, festivals, entertainment projects or large-scale public events is highly preferred.Hands-on experience obtaining or coordinating permits and approvals from Saudi authorities.Saudi national preferred.Strong existing relationships with relevant Saudi government stakeholders.Experience coordinating approvals across multiple authorities or event sites.Experience RequirementProven experience in government liaison, event permitting or regulatory coordination in Saudi Arabia; hands-on experience obtaining or coordinating permits and approvals; previous experience with major events, festivals, cultural or entertainment projects in KSA preferred.Location / Work ModeSaudi Arabia