Events Assistant (temp role)

Nathan & Nathan; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in event management is seeking an Event Assistant for a 4-month contract in Dubai. The ideal candidate will coordinate major healthcare events, support planning and logistics, and manage administrative tasks. Candidates must have 1-2 years of relevant experience and proficiency in MS Office and project management tools. Join a dynamic team to gain valuable exposure to international stakeholders.

Benefits

Mentorship and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in events, administration, or executive support.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and delivery of major healthcare events.
• Handle official correspondence and document preparation.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and visa arrangements.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Google Workspace proficiency

Project management tools proficiency

Tools

Asana

Trello

Cvent

Job description

About the job Events Assistant (temp role)

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 We Are 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!