dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn, and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, providing businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news, and entertainment.
Job Purpose:
To produce well-organized, cost-effective exhibitions. Work with selected contractors to ensure smooth delivery of events. Manage and develop best practices throughout the operations team to support show teams across DMG shows in appointed territories. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, achievement of deadlines, and strict budget control.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure the best administrative systems are in place to deliver professional, efficient exhibitions.
- Be accountable for the successful and smooth operation of all exhibitions and events, including build and breakdown of the shows. Manage engineering, graphics, security, floorplans, cleaning, electrical, seating, staging, rigging, venue, stand contractors, etc.
- Ensure procedures and systems are in place for the production of online exhibitor manuals, creating a seamless, straightforward, and efficient manual for exhibitors.
- Monitor all exhibitor information to ensure smooth and trouble-free exhibitions.
- Secure all stand designs, health and safety documents, performance bonds, etc., ensuring designs meet health and safety regulations of venues.
- Work with the Operations Supervisor to improve organizer/exhibitor relationships, providing a customer-focused service.
- Support sales, marketing, sponsorship, and Exhibition Directors to ensure smooth event logistics.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to produce show signage, exploring cost-effective methods and creating efficient production systems.
- Create an enjoyable, must-see experience for visitors.
Health & Safety:
- Brief and ensure exhibition teams understand health and safety issues and best practices.
- Distribute updated health and safety information to exhibitors and contractors.
- Manage health and safety on-site in accordance with DMG policy.
- Obtain health and safety policies from main contractors.
- Produce post-show health and safety summaries with recommendations and ensure implementation.
- Conduct accident investigations if required.
- Ensure show teams are aware of emergency procedures.
- Develop show risk assessments and method statements.
- Promote a positive health and safety culture among suppliers and venues.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:
- Senior-level experience in organizing and delivering large-scale international events, preferably in the Middle East, including exhibitions and conferences.
- Excellent English and Arabic communication skills, both oral and written.
- Knowledge of stand build regulations and worldwide venue rules for exhibitions and events.
- Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with international health and safety standards in trade exhibition venues.
- Ability to manage suppliers effectively while maintaining good relationships.
- Knowledge of freight forwarding regulations.
- Understanding of online exhibitor manual software.
- Experience in floor plan management and optimization.
- Strong planning skills to manage complex tasks over time.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Supportive team player mindset.
- Ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Sense of humor and eagerness to learn.
- Innovative, creative, assertive, and diplomatic.
Please ensure you meet all the criteria above before applying. We review all applications, and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you do not hear from us within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.