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Public Relations Officer PRO UAE National Internal Client Services

Grant Thornton - UAE
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
3 months ago
Media RelationsCrisis CommunicationsPress ReleasesContent CreationSocial Media ManagementReputation Management
Free

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We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community.

With over 76,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, we combine global scale with local expertise to help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth.

We truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live.

As a Public Relations Officer (PRO), you’ll be responsible for assisting in government‑related matters for the firm, including timely trade license renewals, full regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination with UAE authorities.

You will play a critical part in supporting business continuity by proactively managing licensing, immigration, and statutory requirements across multiple entities.

Discover your purple and join our Public Relations Team today!

Let us paint a picture for you

Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.

Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything that we do.

Whether youre steering discussions in a client meeting, tackling your fear of heights at the top of the Burj Khalifa or ziplining across Jebel Jais – bring your true self to work.

Be a part of a team driven by a purpose of shaping the world that we live in, based on trust and integrity in markets, dynamic businesses, and communities where businesses and people thrive.

Join us to expand your horizons, be inspired, face challenges, and most importantly, be yourself.

As a Public Relations Officer some of your responsibilities will include:

Trade License & Corporate Compliance

  • Assisting in end‑to‑end renewal, amendment, and cancellation of mainland and free zone licences
  • Liaising with DED, free zones, chambers, and authorities to maintain valid registrations
  • Monitoring Emiratization quotas and compliance to avoid blocks, fines, or disruptions
  • Maintaining accurate trackers for expiries, approvals, payments, and documents

Government Liaison

  • Acting as the primary contact with MOHRE, GDRFA, ICP, DED, CICPA, municipalities, and ministries
  • Staying updated on regulatory changes and advising management on required actions
  • Coordinating government inspections, approvals, and site visits (Civil Defence, Municipality, etc..

Immigration & Employee Services

  • Processing employment visas, renewals, cancellations, transfers, and dependent visas
  • Coordinating medical tests, Emirates ID, residency stamping, and insurance requirements
  • Ensuring accurate and compliant maintenance of employee immigration records

Documentation & Internal Coordination

  • Maintaining secure and organized records of licenses, visas, permits, and official correspondence
  • Supporting HR with onboarding and offboarding from a government‑compliance perspective
  • Assisting senior management and shareholders with attestations and government‑related requests
  • Think Youve Got What It Takes To Be a Public Relations Officer?
  • Like The Color Purple?
  • Great.
  • Heres a Few More Boxes Were Also Hoping You Can Tick
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 2 – 3+ years of PRO experience in the UAE, with proven responsibility for trade license renewals
  • Strong working knowledge of UAE government portals and authorities
  • Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
  • Strong communication skills in English and Arabic
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Please note that this role is for
  • UAE Nationals (with valid Family Book) only, as required to meet government quota and regulatory obligations.

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: http://www.grantthornton.ae Job Function: Marketing Company Industry/

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