Events Manager

MENA Recruit Pty; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in strategic management services is on the lookout for an experienced Events Manager to lead high-profile events in Abu Dhabi. This role involves overseeing the planning and execution of diverse events, ensuring they align with organizational goals and engage senior local and international stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a wealth of experience in managing high-caliber events, coupled with strong communication and project management skills. If you are passionate about creating impactful experiences and have a deep understanding of the UAE's government landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Family benefits

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in high-level event design and execution.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee event project planning, ensuring clear goals and timelines.
• Advise senior management on event-related matters and delivery.

Skills

Event Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Media and Digital Communication

Job description

#HIRING: Events Manager Abu Dhabi UAE

Our client, a leading strategic management services firm based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking to recruit an experienced Events Manager to lead the activation and events for the organization's portfolio of projects to ensure high-quality production to senior local and international figures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Direct and oversee the event project planning of programs, ensuring implementation and monitoring; ensuring that the events have clear goals, objectives, timelines, and measurable milestones that are consistent with the overall strategy of the organization.
• Act as an advisor to the Director of Corporate Affairs and teams across other functions to support in concept development, production, and of external events and activations.
• Provide advice to the Chair and CEO on event-related matters including participation in events, filming, talking points, and general look and feel.
• Lead the Events and Activation team to drive successful event delivery; and to ensure that delivery outcomes and timelines reflect program planning and objectives.

Qualifications are as follows:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in designing, planning, and executing diverse high-caliber, high-level events.
• Experience with signature national events in the UAE.
• Demonstrable experience in managing engagement with stakeholders at the senior government / ministerial level.
• Proven experience in program and professional project management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UAE government landscape.
• Media and digital communication skills.
• Ability to propose and present solutions to the senior managerial level.
• Strong communication skills; written and verbal, formal and informal.

Competitive salary and family benefits offered.

If this sounds like the role for you, please send over your most updated CV for more details. Due to a high number of responses, please note that we can only respond to candidates who have met the above criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Required Experience: Manager