Event Specialist

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking Event Coordinators / Event Specialists to support a major international football tournament in Saudi Arabia. This fixed-term project role requires hands-on experience in events operations and coordination.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and executing operations across venue management, spectator services, hospitality, protocol, and logistics. English fluency is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events (sports events, international events, or large-scale projects).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Available for contract basis (3 months) starting in August.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of event operations across venue management, spectator services, hospitality, protocol, logistics.
• Work with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate day-to-day schedules, documentation, and reporting for assigned areas.
• Support venue preparations including set-up, signage, accreditation, catering, and other operational requirements.
• Manage on-site operations during event days, ensuring smooth flow of activities and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide administrative support including meeting preparation, follow-ups, and tracking of deliverables.
• Ensure operations align with tournament standards, health & safety, and security protocols.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

On-site operations

Planning and coordination

Communication

Pressure handling

Job description

We are hiring Event Coordinators / Event Specialists to support the successful delivery of a major international football tournament in Saudi Arabia. This is a fixed-term project role requiring hands-on experience in events operations and coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of event operations across various functional areas (venue management, spectator services, hospitality, protocol, logistics, etc.).
• Work closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate day-to-day schedules, documentation, and reporting for assigned areas.
• Support venue preparations including set-up, signage, accreditation, catering, and other operational requirements.
• Manage on-site operations during event days, ensuring smooth flow of activities, issue resolution, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide administrative support including meeting preparation, follow-ups, and tracking of deliverables.
• Ensure that operations are carried out in line with tournament standards, health & safety, and security protocols.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in events (sports events, international events, or large-scale cultural projects preferred).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and handle operational challenges on-site.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Availability to work on contract basis (3 months - to start in August)

This is a great opportunity to be part of a landmark football event and gain valuable international event experience.