Saudi Community Events Lead

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks a detail-oriented Event Planner to join our community engagement team at a prestigious mixed-use compound in Saudi Arabia. This role translates the community engagement strategy into on-ground experiences that delight residents and strengthen community ties.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end planning, from concept development through post-event evaluation, combining organizational rigor with cultural awareness to deliver events within budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of event planning experience.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries.
• Experience planning family-oriented and community events.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic community engagement objectives into detailed event plans and concepts.
• Develop proposals with themes, activities, layouts, timelines, and budget estimates.
• Create run-of-show documents, floor plans, and production schedules for all events.
• Design culturally appropriate and family-friendly event experiences for diverse resident demographics.
• Ensure all event concepts align with compound brand standards and community values.
• Plan seasonal celebrations (Eid festivals, National Day, Ramadan activities, Back-to-School, etc.).
• Coordinate permits, approvals, and insurance requirements from compound management and external authorities.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Cultural awareness

Communication

MS Office

Event software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Eventbrite

Cvent

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks a detail-oriented Event Planner to join our community engagement team at a prestigious mixed-use compound in Saudi Arabia. This role translates the community engagement strategy into on-ground experiences that delight residents and strengthen community ties.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end planning, from concept development through post-event evaluation, combining organizational rigor with cultural awareness to deliver events within budget and schedule.