Executive - Events, Experiential & Community (Contract)

M&C Saatchi UK; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

M&C Saatchi UK is seeking an energetic, organized professional to lead and support community engagement campaigns and experiential events in the UAE.

You will blend client-facing account coordination with school outreach and on-ground event operations, acting as a liaison between clients, internal teams, and community partners. This contract runs Sep 2026–Feb 2027, with UAE residency and driving flexibility expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or related field.
• 2–4 years in agency account coordination, event operations, or experiential marketing.
• Strong corporate communication and presentation skills; comfortable addressing groups.
• Proficient in MS Excel (data tracking) and MS PowerPoint (presentations).
• UAE residence visa and medical insurance; valid UAE driving license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Onboard schools and educational institutions into community programs.
• Facilitate and host sessions, workshops, and presentations in schools or corporate settings.
• Coordinate day-to-day client updates and approvals across internal teams.
• Site inspections, vendor coordination, logistics, and promo merchandise distribution.
• Prepare project status updates and post-event summaries.

Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Client liaison

Event operations

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an energetic, highly organized, and proactive professional to lead and support the execution of our community engagement campaigns and experiential events. This role is ideal for a junior corporate professional looking to blend client-facing account coordination, school/institutional outreach, and on-ground event operations. Serving as a reliable link between clients, internal departments, and community stakeholders, you will coordinate the day-to‑day lifecycle of community programs, support internal approval workflows, and assist with event logistics. This role requires an adaptable individual with excellent communication skills, a can‑do attitude, and the logistical agility to operate effectively across the UAE.

Department

Marketing

Reports To

Associate Director – Events, Experiential & Community

Location

UAE

Employment Type

Contract based September 2026 – February 2027

Experience Required

3–5 years in experiential marketing or events management

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Presentation (Primary Focus)

• Program Onboarding: Actively source, engage, and onboard target demographics, schools, and educational institutions into dedicated community programs.
• Facilitation & Hosting: Confidently facilitate, host, or assist in running sessions, interactive workshops, and presentations within school or corporate settings.
• Audience Engagement: Drive participation and maintain enthusiasm across community touchpoints, ensuring programs meet their social engagement objectives.

Account Management & Client Liaison

• Day-to-Day Communication: Serve as a reliable point of contact for corporate clients, managing routine project updates and ensuring deliverables align with expectations.
• Approval Support: Track and manage the pipeline for internal and external approvals, ensuring project assets and compliance documents are systematically signed off.
• Relationship Building: Maintain positive, professional relationships with corporate clients and key community partners to support high retention and program success.

On-Ground Operations & Supplier Coordination

• Site Inspections: Conduct and assist with venue sourcing and participate in onsite inspections for roadshows and community activations to review crowd flow and layout feasibility.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise directly with external vendors, production houses, and event suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and services.
• Logistics & Merchandise: Coordinate the inventory, quality assurance, and distribution of promotional giveaways and branded corporate merchandise.
• Budget Tracking: Assist in maintaining project financial records, monitoring day-to‑day expenses to prevent variances.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Creative Briefing: Work with internal teams to communicate project needs, helping translate client objectives into actionable briefs for creative and digital teams.
• Status Reporting: Utilize MS PowerPoint to prepare project status updates, operational timelines, and post-event summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Tracking: Use MS Excel to manage project databases, track basic performance metrics, and log community feedback.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in agency account coordination, event operations, community management, or experiential marketing.
• Communication: Exceptional corporate communication and presentation skills, with genuine comfort speaking in front of groups (ranging from school children to corporate clients).
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in MS Excel (data tracking, basic budgeting) and MS PowerPoint (creating clean, professional presentations).
• Visa & Insurance: Must hold a valid self-sponsored, family-sponsored, or freelance UAE residence visa and medical insurance.
• Mobility: Possess a valid UAE driving license and own a reliable vehicle, with total flexibility to commute frequently between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
• Commitment: Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends during peak operational and event seasons.

Desirable

• Community & CSR Experience: Prior involvement in managing school programs, youth activations, or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) campaigns.
• Regional Experience: Familiarity with the UAE event landscape, public sector frameworks, or community networks.
• Event Tech Interest: Basic familiarity with or curiosity about interactive installations, digital engagement tools, or emerging event technologies.
• Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Ability to align experiential and community activations with broader marketing objectives and target audience behavior across the UAE/GCC.

Project Management

Capability to help plan and manage timelines, budgets, run‑of‑shows, and delivery milestones.

Leadership

On-ground coordination skills to guide production staff and volunteers, ensuring accountability and smooth execution under pressure.

Communication

Clear, professional communication with clients, partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive alignment and approvals.

Creativity

Enthusiasm for developing culturally relevant activation concepts for community programming, events, and brand moments.

Attention to Detail

Commitment to maintaining high standards for brand consistency, quality control, and safety compliance across all touchpoints.

Adaptability

Ability to thrive in fast-paced live environments, solve operational issues quickly, and adjust plans in real time.