Events/PR Specialist

Lendo; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Riyadh is looking for an Events & PR Specialist to enhance brand visibility in the SME sector. This role involves planning impactful events, managing public relations activities, and ensuring effective communication of the company’s narrative. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Marketing or related fields, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Excellent project management and communication skills are essential. Join us in positioning the company as a trusted financing partner while driving SME engagement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Events, PR, or Communications.
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong project-management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute external events and exhibitions.
• Organize internal company events.
• Manage PR announcements related to financing products.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field

Job description

As Lendo continues to scale, we’re seeking an Events & PR Specialist to strengthen our brand presence and credibility across the SME ecosystem. In this role, you’ll plan and deliver high-impact external events and internal engagements, manage public‑relations activity, and ensure Lendo’s story is consistently and confidently communicated. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help position Lendo as a trusted financing partner, drive meaningful SME engagement, and support awareness and lead‑generation objectives as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute external events, exhibitions, and SME‑focused activations that position the company as a trusted financing partner.
• Organize and manage all internal company events, including kickoffs, celebrations, and staff engagement activities.
• Manage PR announcements related to financing products, partnerships, success stories, and regulatory milestones.
• Build strong relationships with media, SME communities, industry bodies, and government partners.
• Develop event content, talking points, and narratives that highlight SME impact, financing success, and investor confidence.
• Coordinate with other company teams to ensure accurate and aligned messaging for both external and internal events.
• Track event performance, lead quality, employee engagement, and media coverage, delivering post‑event and PR impact reports.
• Ensure all event, PR, and internal communication activities follow SAMA, brand, and compliance requirements.
• Support lead generation by driving SME engagement at external events and ensuring strong handover to sales teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Events, PR, or Communications.
• Strong project‑management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Experience working with agencies, suppliers, and media partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Technical understanding of event production, booth materials, fabrication, branding assets, and print specifications (foam boards, backdrops, acrylics, LED panels, roll‑ups, etc.).
• Ability to evaluate supplier proposals, materials quality, and ensure alignment with brand and compliance standards.
• Protocol knowledge (government, VIP, and delegation handling) is a plus.