Government Relations Officer British School

Visa and Government Relations Officer

The British School of Bahrain in Manama, B13, BH offers a full‑time on‑site position for a Visa and Government Relations Officer. The role will begin in August 2026 and is responsible for efficiently managing visa, LMRA, CIO, MOE, MOL & GOSI HR‑related transactions. The officer will maintain strong relationships with ministries, keep the Head of HR updated on employment legislation changes, and support staff visa processing.

We are a selective, co‑educational, independent school providing education from Nursery through Year 13. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, offering IGCSE and A‑Level/BTEC examinations.

• Act as Ministry Liaison: timely processing and renewal of work visa, residency permit and CPR for new and existing staff.
• Manage LMRA, CIO and medical exam formalities for new expatriate hires; apply for visit visas and complete Letters of Undertaking.
• Liaise with the Deputy Head of HR to update GOSI and LMRA in the system, add new staff and remove resigned staff.
• Maintain up‑to‑date passport, visa and CPR documents in hard and digital HR files.
• Assist teaching staff with visa assistance requests.
• Keep current knowledge of employment legislations, the Bahrain Labour Law and visa processing requirements.
• Collate and manage MOE teaching permit applications and renewals; track application status.
• Coordinate with the HR Assistant to ensure documentation is in order for MOE/BQA/BSO audits and inspections.
• Prepare and organize data required for the annual MOE Statistics report.

• Working knowledge and experience of immigration, GOSI, MOE, LMRA and labour law affecting national and expatriate employment.
• Strong employee relations and people‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Expertise in both Arabic and English, with excellent reading and writing proficiency.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Attention to detail, methodical approach and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Innovative mindset, self‑motivated, adaptable, flexible, systematic, analytical, and strong team spirit.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3years of relevant experience.
• 2 to 3years of HR administration experience; experience in the education sector is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management; strong Excel skills.
• Experience working in a Google environment is preferred.

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Full‑time, Permanent. Pay: BD800,000–BD900,000 per month.