Events Assistant (temp role)

Nathan HR Human Resources; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Dubai is seeking an Event Assistant for a 4-month contract. The role involves supporting major healthcare events through effective coordination and administrative tasks. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in events or administration, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international event management and work collaboratively with industry leaders.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Exposure to international projects

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in events, administration, or executive support.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and discretion required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of major healthcare events.
• Coordinate with vendors, sponsors, and internal teams.
• Prepare event briefs and reports.

Skills

Event coordination

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with project management tools

Tools

Asana

Trello

Cvent

Job description

Overview

We\'re Hiring: Event Assistant (4-Month Contract)

• Location: Dubai
• Duration: 4 Months (Immediate Start)
• Experience: 2+ Years in Events Industry (Mandatory)
• Visa: Candidates with their own visa are mandatory
• Work Mode: 4 days in office + 1 day WFH (flexible WFH day)
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (flexible: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Our client, a leading organizer of B2B events and exhibitions, is looking for a passionate Event Assistant to join their team and support the World Health Expo. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international event management and work alongside industry leaders in healthcare exhibitions.

About the Role

As an Event Assistant, you will provide essential coordination and administrative support to ensure the smooth planning, execution, and follow-up of large-scale healthcare events. You will collaborate closely with the Event Management Team and senior directors, gaining valuable exposure to both operational and executive-level tasks.

What You\'ll Do

Event Management & Coordination (50%)

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of major healthcare events.
• Coordinate with vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, and internal teams.
• Assist with event logistics, registration, and VIP hosting.
• Prepare running orders, event briefs, and post-event reports.
• Track contracts, invoices, and supplier payments.

Executive & Administrative Support (50%)

• Handle official correspondence and document preparation.
• Manage meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and visa arrangements.
• Support expense reporting and filing.

What Were Looking For

• 1-2 years of experience in events, administration, or executive support.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools (Asana, Trello, Cvent).
• Professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Why Join?

• Be part of the worlds largest healthcare portfolio of events.
• Gain exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects.
• Work in a dynamic, supportive, and ambitious team.
• Mentorship and development opportunities within a global organization.

If you\'re passionate about bringing global events to life and ready to make an impact, we\'d love to hear from you!