Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead operational strategy for a flagship cultural institution.Drive institutional performance and partnerships at Director levelAbout Our ClientOur client is a government backed cultural institution in Abu Dhabi playing a central role in shaping the emirate's global cultural positioning and long term heritage vision. As part of a broader strategic mandate to elevate cultural and educational destinations, the institution operates at national scale with strong executive sponsorship, structured governance and long term investment commitment.Job DescriptionResponsible for overall operations of the entityLead financial planning and budgeting across Operations and Partnerships & CommercialDrive institutional performance through governance led strategy and operational oversightOversee facilities management, safety and security across a high footfall public assetManage commercial partnerships, concessions and revenue generating initiativesDeliver structured procurement and shared services governanceOperate as the strategic deputy to executive leadership on operational and financial mattersCreate multi-year financial plans aligned to institutional objectivesRun executive reporting and stakeholder updates within a government frameworkThe Successful ApplicantOperations Director/Sr Manager level with strong financial planning and budgeting expertise. This role is for someone who has strong financial acumen and lead complex operations across an entity with decent footfallExperience within either large corporates, universities, airports, cultural or government institutionsIdeally exposure to government policy, governance and structured budgeting environmentsProven oversight of operations including facilities, safety and support servicesCommercially aware with experience managing partnerships or revenue streamsStrategic thinker with strong data literacy and institutional maturityIndependent, articulate and confident operating at executive levelEmirati candidates strongly preferredWhat's on OfferCompetitive package with benefits.ContactAli NomaniQuote job refJN-022026-6947748Job summarySectorExecutive SearchSubsectorHospitality & LeisureIndustryLeisure, Travel & TourismLocationAbu DhabiContract typePermanentConsultant nameAli NomaniJob referenceJN-022026-6947748
