Director - Riyadh Expo 2030

About the role

The Department for Business and Trade has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. The DBT is leading the UK's participation at Riyadh Expo 2030, a global event expected to attract over 40 million visitors from over 190 different countries. This is a high-profile opportunity to act as Director and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for a flagship, Prime Minister-endorsed programme. You will lead the UK's presence end-to-end, ensuring it delivers lasting economic, diplomatic and reputational impact.

Responsibilities

• About you
• We are seeking an experienced senior leader with a strong commercial and financial capability, including experience of procurement, contract management and working with private sector partners, alongside oversight of significant budgets and ensuring value for money.
• You will be credible and influential at senior levels, able to build effective relationships across government and beyond, and work closely with Ministers (or equivalent) and stakeholders to drive delivery.
• You will be an excellent communicator, able to set a clear, compelling vision and translate it into a deliverable programme, while providing visible leadership to build and motivate a high-performing team.
• Experience of international, large-scale or public-facing events is desirable.
• If you're looking for a high-profile role that offers meaningful impact, considerable complexity, and the opportunity to demonstrate strong, inspirational leadership, we'd really like to hear from you.
• For further details, please join the candidate information session via the link below:
• Information session
• Or look at our specialist microsite: DBT Riyadh Expo 2030 | Welcome | Hays UK
• We are committed to inclusive and diverse leadership, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups and those based across the whole of the UK.
• For further information please contact Andrew Timlin - or Owen Quant -
• We are committed to inclusive and diverse leadership, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups and those based across the whole of the UK.

Additional Information

Director - Riyadh Expo 2030 Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Location: UK Base with some international travel Salary: £100,000 - £162,500.

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