Event Operations Manager

ESMOS Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Operations Manager based in Dubai to oversee all operational aspects of Audio Visual projects. This role entails setting high operational standards, leading teams, and ensuring events are executed safely and efficiently. Ideal candidates will have significant senior leadership experience in live events, strong logistics knowledge, and warehouse management skills, complemented by decisive leadership under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership within Audio Visual or live events.
• Strong knowledge in technical production and logistics operations.
• Experience in warehouse and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of Audio Visual projects.
• Set operational standards and lead team performance.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in event execution.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in Audio Visual or live events

Strong technical production and logistics knowledge

Calm, decisive leadership under pressure

Job description

The Operations Manager holds overall responsibility for the operational delivery of all Audio Visual projects, from warehouse preparation through to on-site execution and post-event return.

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for setting operational standards, leading teams, owning delivery performance, and ensuring that every event is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standard.

Experience & Capability

• Senior leadership experience in Audio Visual or live events
• Strong technical production and logistics knowledge
• Warehouse and inventory management experience
• Commercial awareness and cost control capability
• Calm, decisive leadership under pressure