Senior Events Planning & Operations Lead

Dubai World Trade Centre; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event management organization in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of various events. The role requires strong organizational skills, with a minimum of 3 years in the industry and fluency in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, budgeting, and maintaining communications with clients and service providers. Candidates should have a degree in Events or Hospitality Management and familiarity with event management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year experience in the Event Management industry focusing on planning and delivering hospitality events.
• Participated in trainings/workshops essential to event management including project management and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Planning, management and operation of weddings, catering and events.
• Establishing timelines, reserving the event location, acquiring permits.
• Maintaining effective relationships with clients and service providers.
• Forecasting service delivery costs and managing event budgets.
• Responsible for financial closure and reconciliation of event service orders.

Skills

Fluent in English (verbal and written)

Fluent in Arabic (verbal and written)

Computer literacy

Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook

Report Writing

Education

University degree in Events or Hospitality Management

Tools

EBMS

AutoCAD

Job description

A premier event management organization in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of various events. The role requires strong organizational skills, with a minimum of 3 years in the industry and fluency in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include managing event logistics, budgeting, and maintaining communications with clients and service providers. Candidates should have a degree in Events or Hospitality Management and familiarity with event management software.