Senior Community Engagement Lead — Events & Programs

Jones Lang LaSalle; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks an experienced Community Engagement Manager to lead activation for a premier mixed-use compound in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy that fosters belonging, enhances resident satisfaction and drives utilization of compound amenities.

The role demands strategic thinking, cultural sensitivity and strong leadership to build partnerships with residents, local businesses and service providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement or events management for large developments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute engagement programs with measurable impact.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual community engagement strategy aligned with compound objectives and resident demographics.
• Design year-round programming calendar including seasonal celebrations, cultural festivals, family activities, wellness initiatives and educational workshops.
• Create targeted programs for families, professionals, seniors, expats and Saudi nationals.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure engagement success and ROI.
• Prepare quarterly reports for senior management and owners.
• Oversee all compound-wide events ensuring cultural appropriateness and family-friendly environments.
• Develop signature events and community identity.
• Implement risk assessments and safety protocols for events.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi laws and local authorities for events.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cultural intelligence

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media & digital marketing

Project management tools

Communication skills (EN/AR)

Creativity & ideation

Organization & multitasking

Weekend/evening flexibility

Cultural adaptability

Problem-solving under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Resident communication apps

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks an experienced Community Engagement Manager to lead activation for a premier mixed-use compound in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy that fosters belonging, enhances resident satisfaction and drives utilization of compound amenities.

The role demands strategic thinking, cultural sensitivity and strong leadership to build partnerships with residents, local businesses and service providers.