Senior Events Specialist

Al Qadisiyah; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Qadisiyah is seeking a Senior Events Specialist to plan, manage and deliver high-quality events that support our objectives, brand image and stakeholder engagement.

You will lead end-to-end execution of major events, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure operational excellence and compliance with safety and brand standards.

This role requires strong project management, stakeholder skills, and experience with large-scale sports or entertainment events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in event management.
• Experience with high-profile, large-scale events and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate major club events and ceremonies.
• Create detailed event plans, timelines, budgets, and operations.
• Coordinate with departments, sponsors, vendors, and partners.
• Manage venues, suppliers, production, guest management, and protocols.
• Oversee vendor selection, negotiations, and performance.
• Ensure events meet brand, safety, and policy standards.
• Supervise junior events team members when needed.
• Prepare post-event reports and recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Deadline management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Overview

The Senior Events Specialist is responsible for planning managing and delivering high-quality events that support AlQadsiah Clubu2019s strategic objectives brand image and stakeholder engagement This role leads the end-to-end execution of major events ensures operational excellence and coordinates with internal and external partners to deliver impactful experiences aligned with the clubu2019s vision

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning execution and evaluation of major club events ceremonies and official functions

Develop detailed event plans timelines budgets and operational frameworks

Coordinate with internal departments sponsors vendors and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery

Manage event logistics including venues suppliers production guest management and protocols

Oversee vendor selection negotiations and performance to ensure quality and cost efficiency

Ensure events comply with brand guidelines safety standards and organizational policies

Supervise and guide junior events team members when required

Prepare post-event reports evaluations and recommendations for improvement

Qualifications

Education: Bacheloru2019s degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5u20137 years of experience in event management, preferably within sports, entertainment, or large organizations. Proven experience managing high-profile, large-scale events and stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools.

Certifications

Event Management or Project Management certifications (preferred but not mandatory).