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Ops And Commercial Dep Director - Cultural Institution AUH

Talentmate

United Arab Emirates

24th February 2026

2602-2544-1007

Job Description

Lead financial and operational strategy for a flagship cultural institution.
Drive institutional performance and partnerships at Director level

About Our Client

Our client is a government backed cultural institution in Abu Dhabi playing a central role in shaping the emirates global cultural positioning and long term heritage vision. As part of a broader strategic mandate to elevate cultural and educational destinations, the institution operates at national scale with strong executive sponsorship, structured governance and long term investment commitment.

Job Description

Lead financial planning, budgeting and reporting across Operations and Partnerships & Commercial
Drive institutional performance through governance led strategy and operational oversight
Oversee facilities management, safety and security across a high footfall public asset
Manage commercial partnerships, concessions and revenue generating initiatives
Deliver structured procurement and shared services governance
Operate as the strategic deputy to executive leadership on operational and financial matters
Create multi-year financial plans aligned to institutional objectives
Run executive reporting and stakeholder updates within a government framework

The Successful Applicant

Director/Sr Manager level with strong financial planning, budgeting and reporting expertise
Experience within either large corporates, universities, airports, cultural or government institutions
Ideally exposure to government policy, governance and structured budgeting environments
Proven oversight of operations including facilities, safety and support services
Commercially aware with experience managing partnerships or revenue streams
Strategic thinker with strong data literacy and institutional maturity
Independent, articulate and confident operating at executive level
Emirati candidates strongly preferred

Whats On Offer

Competitive package with benefits.

Contact: Ali Nomani

Quote job ref: JN-022026-6947748

Job Details

Role Level:	Director	Work Type:	Full-Time
Country:	United Arab Emirates	City:	Abu Dhabi
Company Website:	https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home	Job Function:	Sales
Company Industry/ Sector:	Staffing and Recruiting

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