Partnership Director

Job description / Role

Our client, a philanthropic organisation based in Riyadh requires a Partnership Director to join on a permanent residential basis in Riyadh, KSA.

The main purpose of the position is to spearhead the execution of the organisation’s vision and strategy through continuously seeking and maintaining agreements and partnerships with local and global organisations in diverse fields in order to develop intellectual capital and unlock the potential of all Saudi people.

The main areas of responsibility includes Process Management, Partnership Impact Evaluation and Reporting, Technical Advice, Policies, Processes & Procedures and Continuous Improvement.

· Ensures consistency across Strategic Business Units (SBUs) in negotiating partnership agreements, including length, terms and financial dimensions
· Sets rules of engagement in terms of partner communication, MoU and agreement content, etc
· Proposes new partnerships to meet specific objectives and leads the Partnership/Business Development process for selected partners
· Maintains constant communication with all entities to support and counsel on matters related to partnerships
· Recommends improvements to policies and directs the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective output

Requirements

· Suitable candidates will be a Saudi National with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any related field, an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification from a recognized business school would be preferred with at least 10 years’ experience including at least 5 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.
· The key competences to be successful in this role are ability to work as a team, Interaction and communication skills, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management (Internal, External), Project management skills, Innovation and Creativity, Negotiation skills and adaptability.

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow.