Administration Trainee (Tamheer) - Riyadh

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for managing all government-related processes, with a primary focus on obtaining, renewing, and maintaining commercial and regulatory licenses (including Civil Defense). The role ensures full compliance with local regulations, timely renewals, and effective coordination with government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing & Compliance

Apply for and process commercial licenses, Civil Defense licenses, and other regulatory approvals as required.

Ensure all company licenses remain valid, compliant, and up to date at all times.

Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the organization adapts accordingly.

License Tracking & Renewals

Maintain and regularly update a centralized license tracker/sheet.

Proactively track expiry dates and ensure timely renewals to avoid penalties or business disruption.

Coordinate internally to collect required documents for renewals and new applications.

Government Relations

Liaise with government authorities (e.g., municipalities, Civil Defense, licensing departments) for all licensing matters.

Visit relevant authorities to resolve inquiries, follow up on applications, and obtain approvals.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in government entities.

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare, review, and submit all required documentation accurately.

Maintain proper records of licenses, approvals, and correspondence.

Provide regular reports on license status, risks, and upcoming renewals.

Operational Support

Support business operations by ensuring all locations/entities are fully licensed and compliant.

Assist in new store or office openings by securing required permits and approvals.

What you’ll need to succeed

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Relations, or related field (preferred).

Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.

Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

What we can offer you

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.