Client Group Accreditation Manager

Talent BluePrint; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company seeks a Client Group Accreditation Manager in Riyadh to oversee accreditation and access operations for a major international football tournament. The ideal candidate will have 6–7 years of experience in accreditation and event operations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage workflows in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is a plus. This role involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders while managing the accreditation database and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6–7 years of relevant experience in accreditation or event operations.
• Strong understanding of large-scale event security frameworks.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accreditation process for client groups.
• Coordinate with departments and stakeholders to define access privileges.
• Supervise accreditation centres across tournament venues.
• Maintain the accreditation database and oversee data protection.
• Ensure access permissions comply with tournament policies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Event Operations

Accreditation Systems

Database Management

Job description

Client Group Accreditation Manager

Department: Access & Accreditations Management

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Client Group Accreditation Manager to oversee accreditation and access operations for a major international football tournament taking place in Saudi Arabia. This role requires a proactive, highly organised individual capable of managing accreditation workflows, database management, and cross-department coordination in a fast-paced event environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accreditation process for client groups, ensuring accuracy and timely issuance of credentials.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to define access privileges and zones.
• Supervise the setup and daily operations of accreditation centres across tournament venues.
• Maintain the accreditation database and oversee system integrity and data protection.
• Ensure all access permissions comply with tournament policies and security protocols.
• Manage a small team responsible for accreditation production and quality control.
• Support venue access troubleshooting and stakeholder communication during event operations.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 6–7 years of relevant experience in accreditation, event operations, or access management roles.
• Strong understanding of accreditation systems and large-scale event security frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, In-office