Senior Community Events Planner

Jones Lang LaSalle; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking an experienced events lead to translate community objectives into detailed plans and run-of-show documents for large-scale family-oriented events in Saudi Arabia.

You will coordinate budgets, venues, vendors and production schedules, ensuring smooth on-site execution and post-event reporting. Strong communication skills, cultural awareness and knowledge of local permits are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of event planning experience.
• Experience planning family-oriented and community events.
• Experience with Saudi vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Knowledge of Saudi permit requirements and regulatory compliance for events.
• Experience managing event budgets across various budget tiers.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic community engagement objectives into detailed event plans and concepts.
• Develop comprehensive event proposals including themes, activities, layouts, timelines and budgets.
• Create run-of-show documents, floor plans and production schedules for all events.
• Coordinate venue setup, furniture, AV, décor, signage and materials.
• Source, evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts and manage relationships.
• Prepare detailed event budgets and track expenses in real-time.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations and compound policies.
• Act as on-site event lead, manage timeline and troubleshoot issues.
• Prepare post-event evaluations and comprehensive reports.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Budget tracking

Communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Eventbrite

Cvent

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle is seeking an experienced events lead to translate community objectives into detailed plans and run-of-show documents for large-scale family-oriented events in Saudi Arabia.

You will coordinate budgets, venues, vendors and production schedules, ensuring smooth on-site execution and post-event reporting. Strong communication skills, cultural awareness and knowledge of local permits are essential.