Director of Event Operations

MCG Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service event and experiential marketing agency is seeking an experienced Event Director to join their Dubai team. The role involves managing multiple projects from concept to delivery, ensuring exceptional client experiences, and having a keen insight into industry trends. Ideal candidates will be organized, creative, and skilled in budget management, client relations, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale events and projects from concept to delivery.
• Excellent client-handling and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the events industry and passion for producing memorable experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple end-to-end projects across creative, production, and logistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, content, and suppliers.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Communication

Creative Thinking

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Our client is a leading full-service event and experiential marketing agency, specializing in delivering unforgettable face-to-face experiences. From exhibitions and sales conferences to immersive brand activations, they bring ideas to life with strategy, creativity, and flawless execution.

They’re on the lookout for a highly organized and experienced Event Director to join their dynamic Dubai team.

What You’ll Do :

• Lead and manage multiple end-to-end projects across creative, production, and logistics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, content, build, and third-party suppliers.
• Own client communication—build trusted relationships and deliver exceptional experiences.
• Drive creative direction in collaboration with account teams and ensure brand-aligned outputs.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Manage budgets, secure approvals, and handle full financial reconciliation post-event.
• Ideate and produce compelling proposals and presentations.
• Source and manage external vendors and freelance specialists.
• Conduct debriefs and post-event reviews with internal teams and clients to ensure continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and contribute fresh ideas to enhance the creative strategy.
• Experience managing large-scale events and projects from concept to delivery.
• Excellent client-handling and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking abilities.
• Financial acumen with full project budget ownership.
• Knowledge of the events industry and a passion for producing memorable experiences.

Location : Dubai (Open to candidates currently based in or willing to relocate to the UAE)

If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and love bringing bold ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you!

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing
• Events Services

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