Director, Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village

About the role

The Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village, one of the UAE's most significant cultural heritage destinations. Reporting to the Foundation, the role is responsible for preserving the site’s authenticity while transforming it into a world‑class tourism and cultural attraction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision, operational plans and long‑term development roadmap for the heritage village.
• Lead day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring safety, cleanliness, accessibility and high visitor satisfaction.
• Oversee heritage preservation activities, ensuring compliance with conservation standards.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government authorities, tourism bodies, cultural organisations and local communities.
• Coordinate events, programming and visitor experience initiatives.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies and performance metrics.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in heritage destination management, cultural institutions, tourism development or large‑scale public destination operations.
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of strategic planning and organisational development.
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership building skills.
• Demonstrated financial oversight and operational management capabilities.
• Ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Required skills