Head of Operations (Arts & Culture)

المسمى الوظيفي

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About the Company

We are a newly established cultural company with an ambitious mandate: to become a globally recognised institution that champions cultural exchange, artistic excellence, and heritage preservation. Guided by a distinguished panel of cultural sector advisors, the Company is positioned to make a lasting impact across international cultural ecosystems.

As we build our organisation from the ground up, we are seeking an exceptional operational leader to establish the structures, systems, and culture that will underpin our global ambitions.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and defining leadership role. As Operations Manager (COO-equivalent), you will be the organisational architect of the company, designing and driving the operational infrastructure that enables our cultural programs and advisory networks to thrive at a world‑class level.

Working in close partnership with our cultural sector advisors and reporting directly to the Managment, you will translate vision into institutional reality: building processes, leading teams, managing resources, and ensuring the Company operates with the rigour, agility, and professionalism expected of a leading cultural entity.

المهام الأساسية

Organisational Design & Operations Leadership

• Design and implement end-to-end operational frameworks, policies, and procedures that enable the Company to function at international professional standards
• Establish governance structures, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms in alignment with international best practices for cultural institutions
• Build and lead cross-functional operational teams across HR, finance, marketing, administration, and program support
• Develop and maintain organisational risk management frameworks and business continuity plans

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the cultural advisors to translate the Company’s strategic vision into clear, measurable operational plans
• Lead annual planning and budgeting cycles, establishing KPIs and performance monitoring systems
• Drive institutional development: defining the Company’s operational culture, values, and ways of working
• Prepare high-quality reports, and strategic briefs for the Management and Chairman

Cultural Program Support

• Work in close collaboration with cultural sector advisors to ensure operational systems robustly support the delivery of cultural programs and initiatives
• Facilitate effective coordination between advisory panels, external partners, and internal teams
• Develop project management frameworks and workflows to support multi‑stakeholder cultural projects across different geographies

Financial Management

• Oversee the Company’s financial operations including budget development, forecasting, expenditure control, and financial reporting
• Manage relationships with external auditors, legal counsel, and financial advisors

People & Culture

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of the Company’s growing team
• Establish HR policies, performance management frameworks, and a culture of excellence, inclusion, and accountability
• Foster an organisational environment that supports creative professionals, advisors, and operational staff alike

Partnerships & External Relations

• Represent the Company in operational and institutional matters with governments, international bodies, cultural organisations, and funding partners
• Develop and manage MoUs, partnership agreements, and operational contracts
• Support the Company’s international profile and network expansion

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, institutional management, or organisational development
• Demonstrated experience building or significantly scaling an organisation ideally from an early or growth stage
• Deep familiarity with the cultural, arts, heritage, or creative sectors either through direct employment or sustained engagement as a senior partner/advisor
• Proven ability to design and implement complex operational systems across multiple functions simultaneously
• Track record of leading diverse, multidisciplinary teams with high levels of autonomy
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills; ability to engage fluently with cultural leaders, government officials, and international stakeholders
• Experience working across international or multi‑country contexts
• Proficiency in Arabic and English required

Highly Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Management, Arts Administration, Business, or a related discipline
• Experience in a foundation, NGO, intergovernmental organisation, or international cultural institution
• Experience with digital transformation and technology integration in institutional settings

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2026-04-12 07:12:23