Job description

The Institutional Relations Senior Manager at Fever in Dubai, UAE, is a critical leadership role responsible for advancing the company’s strategic interests across the Middle East and Southeast Asia by building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships with government bodies, regulatory institutions, public agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The role plays a pivotal part in securing Fever’s access to public spaces, public funding, and public-sector business opportunities while ensuring the company is viewed as a credible and trusted partner in the cultural, tourism, and innovation sectors. The incumbent will act as both an internal advisor and external representative, shaping Fever’s institutional voice, identifying opportunities, and providing strategic counsel on navigating complex regulatory environments. Responsibilities include developing and executing institutional engagement strategies aligned with business goals, monitoring legislative and policy developments, fostering partnerships with municipalities, ministries, and cultural institutions, preparing briefings and policy papers, representing the company at public forums and consultations, and advising internal stakeholders on regulatory impacts. This position requires a strategic mindset, high autonomy, strong diplomacy, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while connecting institutional influence to tangible business outcomes. Additionally, the role demands proactive identification of public-private collaboration opportunities, alignment of internal departments with external stakeholders, and support in implementing co-branded initiatives, cultural programs, and innovation partnerships, ultimately strengthening Fever’s presence and influence across the regional cultural and entertainment landscape.