Public Affairs Senior Director

Note: The role will be based in Riyadh, Dubai or Abu Dhabi

**We're Hiring | Public Affairs Senior Director**

A leading strategic communications and advisory firm is expanding its regional leadership team and is looking to appoint a Public Affairs Senior Director to drive strategic counsel, policy engagement, and integrated communications advisory across the GCC.

This is a senior leadership role for a seasoned public affairs professional with deep market knowledge, strong government networks, and the ability to lead high-impact mandates for multinational and regional clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of public affairs and government relations strategies

Advise C-suite clients on policy positioning, regulatory landscapes, and stakeholder engagement

Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government entities, regulators, and industry bodies

Provide strategic oversight on advocacy campaigns, policy briefs, and thought leadership initiatives

Manage crisis and issues mandates, ensuring senior counsel and reputation protection

Lead and mentor a high-performing consulting team across markets

Support business growth through client development and new business initiatives

Requirements

1215+ years of experience in public affairs, government relations, or strategic communications

Proven experience in the GCC, with strong knowledge of regional policy environments

Established network across government, regulatory, and institutional stakeholders

Experience advising senior executives and managing complex, multi-market mandates

Strong commercial acumen and team leadership capability

Arabic language capability is a plus