Head of Events Strategy & Operations

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government is seeking an experienced events manager in Riyadh to supervise the planning and execution of diverse official events. You will coordinate venues, guest lists, and service providers while ensuring timeliness and budget compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Media or a related field and a minimum of six years’ experience. Strong governance, vendor management, and logistical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the management of various events.
• Provides recommendations regarding areas of development and improvement within the department.
• Monitors the planning and implementation processes of internal and external events (such as conferences and others).
• Ensures the management and coordination of all necessary arrangements to support any official visits/events organized by the official.
• Monitors support for external decentralized events and coordinates with the relevant organizational unit regarding any event of its own.
• Monitors the management of events in accordance with the required timelines and budget, tracks expenses, prepares related reports, and manages/resolves any issues related to the event.
• Supervises the management/resolution of any issues related to the event and the development of alternative plans.
• Monitors various logistical support activities (venue, accommodations, transportation, visas, contracting with service providers, etc.).
• Ensures the development of official visit support programs and ensures information is circulated to concerned entities.
• Supervises the management of invitee lists for VIPs and official delegations.
• Ensures preparation and presentation of commemorative gifts to VIP guests and delegations on behalf of the official.
• Supervises submission of reports related to previous events and supports continuous development of internal and external events.
• Complies with work regulations, cybersecurity policies, and organizational procedures.
• Performs any other tasks assigned by direct supervisors.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media or related field

Job description

Confidential Government is seeking an experienced events manager in Riyadh to supervise the planning and execution of diverse official events. You will coordinate venues, guest lists, and service providers while ensuring timeliness and budget compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Media or a related field and a minimum of six years’ experience. Strong governance, vendor management, and logistical skills are essential for success.