Erbil
Oct 26, 2026
Leads strategy, new project launches, operations, financial performance, and team building for a leisure and recreation business. Requires at least 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 or more years in senior leadership.
#Urgent_Hiring (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23urgent_hiring&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED): #Director (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23director&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED), Leisure and Recreation Location: #Erbil_Kurdistan_Region (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23erbil_kurdistan_region&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED), Iraq Open to #local (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23local&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) and #international (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23international&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) candidates A growing venture in the leisure, recreation and tourism sector is building a portfolio of recreational facilities and visitor experiences across multiple locations in the Kurdistan Region, and is urgently seeking a Director to lead its growth. Th Director will have full ownership of the business, from strategy and new project launches to operations, financial performance and team building. #Responsibilities (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23responsibilities&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED): 1. Develop and execute the business strategy and lead expansion into new locations. 2. Prepare business cases and investment proposals for new projects. 3. Oversee multi-site operations, including those managed by third-party partners. 4. Lead budgeting, financial performance and cost efficiency. 5. Manage partnerships with operators, suppliers, sponsors and relevant authorities. 6. Ensure high standards of safety, compliance and customer experience. 7. Build and lead a strong management team. #Requirements (https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23requirements&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED): 1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Hospitality, Sports Management, Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage. 2. At least 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years or more in senior leadership. 3. Experience managing multi-site operations in leisure, recreation, hospitality, tourism or entertainment. 4. Proven track record in business development, budgeting and financial management. 5. Experience managing third-party operators, contracts and partnerships. 6. Fluency in English; Kurdish or Arabic is an advantage. 7. Experience launching new businesses or opening new sites is highly desirable. If you are qualified and interested, please read the full job description and apply through the link below. https://jobpost-tau.vercel.app/jobs/60316418-2fc3-4fca-ad86-c4061d3f73a3/apply (https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FdXmgzzdb&urlhash=f4oB&mt=A0WZzRdcvlHkqRORbiYiZOLb01FfybF--HLLBb-_ugBdDK8ob_IpRJ20NTJKaDcnBNYwDYedrJJTifrnRXbyH6hAOFWDzGzMvy8OUuZfuxYCT39lzd9f1Y2PaQ&isSdui=true)
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