VIP Protocol & Guest Experience Lead

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC seeks an experienced Protocol & Guest Management Manager to plan and deliver protocol and guest operations for a large-scale international football tournament. You will ensure a seamless experience for VIPs, dignitaries, officials and other high-profile guests on-site in Riyadh.

The role requires leading teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders across venues and official events, with a focus on safety, hospitality, and impeccable guest servicing standards.

Qualifications

• Saudi nationals or valid iqama.

Responsibilities

• Lead protocol and guest management operations across tournament venues and official events.
• Develop and implement guest management plans, procedures and operational schedules.
• Oversee services for VIPs, dignitaries, officials, sponsors and invited guests.
• Manage guest lists, seating plans, itineraries, accreditation and access requirements.
• Oversee VIP lounges, hospitality areas and protocol spaces.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures, transportation and venue access.
• Lead coordination with security, transportation, accreditation, hospitality and venue operations teams.
• Manage protocol and guest management teams, suppliers and service providers.
• Resolve guest-related issues and manage operational requirements during match days and official events.
• Ensure guest services meet established protocol, operational and service standards.

Skills

Protocol management

Guest management

VIP services

Event operations

Team leadership

Job description

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC seeks an experienced Protocol & Guest Management Manager to plan and deliver protocol and guest operations for a large-scale international football tournament. You will ensure a seamless experience for VIPs, dignitaries, officials and other high-profile guests on-site in Riyadh.

The role requires leading teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders across venues and official events, with a focus on safety, hospitality, and impeccable guest servicing standards.