Corporate Events Specialist - Logistics, Branding, Engagement

Department of Finance Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 201.000 - 312.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Finance in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist - Events to support planning, organization, and execution of corporate events across the ministry, ensuring branding alignment and stakeholder collaboration for impactful attendee experiences.

The role emphasizes logistics, budgeting, procurement alignment, and continuous improvement in event management practices, with on-site execution and cross-function collaboration to deliver high-quality events.

Formación

• Candidates should have proven experience in planning and executing corporate events.
• Strong budget management and procurement process knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal teams to align event goals.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing a variety of corporate events, including employee engagement activities, conferences, workshops, and recognition programs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure events align with organizational goals and themes.
• Develop and maintain a detailed events management calendar, ensuring the timely execution of all planned events.
• Handle logistical aspects of events, including venue selection, vendor coordination, equipment setup, and catering arrangements.
• Manage on-site event execution, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues in real time.
• Oversee guest registration, seating arrangements, and attendee management.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal teams, ensuring their event-related requirements are understood and addressed.
• Facilitate collaboration with departments such as communications, HR, and IT for event success.
• Raise Purchase Requests (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), and Statements of Work (SoBs) to support event-related needs, ensuring timely approval and processing.
• Maintain accurate records of event-related expenses and vendor invoices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement and administrative guidelines.
• Creative and Branding Alignment: Collaborate with the creative and design teams to ensure event materials, branding, and visuals align with the organization’s guidelines and themes.
• Coordinate the creation of event-related communication materials, such as invitations, agendas, and follow-up emails.
• Budget Management: Assist in preparing event budgets, monitoring expenses, and ensuring cost-effective execution without compromising quality.
• Support vendor negotiations to secure favorable terms and maintain cost efficiency.
• Collect feedback and analyze the success of events, providing reports to the Event Management Manager with insights and recommendations for future improvements.
• Maintain records of event outcomes, expenses, and key learnings for future reference.
• Research and recommend innovative event ideas, tools, and technologies to enhance attendee engagement and improve operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in event management.
• Provide the necessary support to the line manager and perform any other related tasks assigned.

Conocimientos

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

Department of Finance in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist - Events to support planning, organization, and execution of corporate events across the ministry, ensuring branding alignment and stakeholder collaboration for impactful attendee experiences.

The role emphasizes logistics, budgeting, procurement alignment, and continuous improvement in event management practices, with on-site execution and cross-function collaboration to deliver high-quality events.