Events & Production Assistant Manager

Farah Experiences LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced event coordinator to support management at shows and events. Responsibilities include overseeing event operations, ensuring safety compliance, and providing administrative support. A minimum of 2 years in related roles is essential. The ideal candidate will have skills in CAD, proficiency in English, and strong computer skills. This is a hands-on position involving interaction with vendors and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in theme park, live event, or entertainment production roles with hands-on experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the event industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support management and operational coverage at events.
• Provide administrative support ensuring swift action to delegated tasks.
• Act as entertainment manager on duty for events.
• Oversee 3rd party and internal installations during events.
• Ensure events follow safety standards.

Skills

Ability to read CAD drawings

Computer skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Proficiency in English

Project management

Vendor leadership

Vendor negotiation

Education

Higher Secondary or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in arts or related fields

Bachelor’s Degree in technical Theatre discipline

Job description

Role Scope

Area(s) of Responsibility

Key Activities

• Support & Management
• Supports management and operational coverage at entertainment events and at shows/venues as requested.
• Provides administrative support to the team ensuring swift action to delegated tasks and prepares meeting agendas and notes.
• Supports the event operational or organizational aspects as required, including but not limited to:
  • Marquee and seasonal celebrations.
  • Corporate functions.
  • Team buildings.
  • Static installations.
  • Interactive guest activities.
• Acts as entertainment manager on duty for event.
• Suggests event operational guidelines for the facility.
• Working with Contractors and other departments.
• Works closely with vendors ensuring a positive and efficient working relationship.
• Oversees 3rd party and internal installation, execution and de‑rig of events as required, including hands‑on work as required.
• Health, Safety & Risk Compliance:
  • Supports the implementation of HSE protocols during planning and onsite execution phases.
  • Assists in the preparation and delivery of risk assessments and emergency action plans in collaboration with HSE and Security departments.
  • Ensures events follow operational safety standards and guidelines for public venues.
• Asset/Document Management:
  • Maintains entertainment owned event assets in any required facility ensuring tidiness of areas such as storage, green rooms and other back‑of‑house spaces.
  • Assists in the development and delivery of timelines and schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Produces & distributes show reports, install & derig reports.
• Technical & Production Coordination:
  • Liaises with technical vendors to ensure alignment with production needs (lighting, sound, staging, etc.).
  • Reviews technical schedules and coordinates installation timelines with vendors.
  • Provides on‑ground support during setup, rehearsals, and breakdowns.
• Financial responsibilities:
  • Assists in tracking project‑related expenditures and ensures compliance with procurement processes under the direction of the Manager – Events & Production.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education and Qualifications

• Essential: Higher Secondary or equivalent
• Desirable: Bachelor’s Degree in the arts, events or related fields
• Desirable: Bachelor’s Degree in any technical Theatre discipline

Years of Experience

• Essential: Minimum of 2 years in theme park, live event, or entertainment production roles, including hands‑on experience in coordinating event operations or show delivery.
• Desirable: 2+ years of experience in the event industry.

Knowledge, Languages and Skills

• Essential: Ability to read CAD drawings and related construction/design documents.
• Essential: Computer skills; Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Essential: Proficiency in written and spoken English; Ability to develop and distribute reports, schedules and event manuals.
• Desirable: Project management; vendor leadership; vendor negotiation.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; you may be required at any time to perform any other duties to meet the needs of the business.