Events Assistant Director

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ManpowerGroup Middle East Full time
Roles and responsibilities
  • EventStrategy &Execution:
  • Oversee theend-to-end management of high-profile events, ensuring alignmentwith client goals and organizationalstandards.
  • TeamLeadership:
  • Inspire and motivatecross-functional teams to deliver outstandingresults.
  • ProjectManagement:
  • Manage budgets,schedules, and resources to ensure smooth and efficient eventexecution.
  • Client RelationshipManagement:
  • Build and maintainstrong client relationships, providing regular updates and aligningevent designs with clientexpectations.
  • Innovation& Creativity:
  • Pushboundaries in event design, ensuring creativity and innovation inall projects.
  • Travel &Availability:
  • Attend clientmeetings, site visits, and events, and be available to workevenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Bachelor'sdegree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a relatedfield.
  • Experience:
  • Minimumof 12 years in event planning and management, with a proven trackrecord of executing large-scaleevents.
  • UAE-specific experience is a strongadvantage.
  • Skills &Expertise:
  • Exceptionalleadership and team managementcapabilities.
  • Strong project management skills,including budgeting, scheduling, and resourceallocation.
  • Excellent communication,negotiation, and client engagementskills.
  • Proficiency in event managementsoftware andtools.
  • Attributes:
  • Creativityand passion for innovation in eventdesign.
  • Flexibility to travel and work extendedhours as required.
  • EventConceptualization

    • Developingevent concepts that align with the organization'smission, goals, and audienceneeds.
    • Collaborating with stakeholders tounderstand objectives and creating event themes orexperiences.
  • ComprehensiveEventPlanning

    • Overseeing theentire event planning process, from logistics and budgeting tostaffing and execution.
    • Creating detailedproject plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables,and ensuring adherence todeadlines.
Desired candidate profile
  1. EventConceptualization

    • Developingevent concepts that align with the organization'smission, goals, and audienceneeds.
    • Collaborating with stakeholders tounderstand objectives and creating event themes orexperiences.
  2. ComprehensiveEventPlanning

    • Overseeing theentire event planning process, from logistics and budgeting tostaffing and execution.
    • Creating detailedproject plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables,and ensuring adherence todeadlines.
  3. BudgetManagement

    • Creating andmanaging event budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocatedefficiently and costs arecontrolled.
    • Negotiating with vendors,suppliers, and contractors to stay within budget while securing thebestvalue.
  4. RiskManagement

    • Identifyingpotential risks and creating mitigation strategies to avoiddisruptions during the event.
    • Developingcontingency plans for unexpected issues such as bad weather, vendorproblems, or equipmentfailure.

TeamLeadership andManagement

  1. Leadershipand TeamManagement

    • Leading ateam of event planners, coordinators, and other staff, ensuringthat all roles and responsibilities are clearlydefined.
    • Providing mentorship and guidance tojunior staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient workingenvironment.
  2. Delegationand TaskManagement

    • Delegatingtasks to appropriate team members based on their strengths andexpertise.
    • Ensuring that team members are heldaccountable for their responsibilities while offering support whenneeded.
  3. Collaborationwith InternalStakeholders

    • Workingclosely with senior leadership, marketing, PR, sales, and otherdepartments to ensure alignment of event goals with organizationalpriorities.
    • Communicating event strategies,timelines, and updates to senior management andstakeholders.
Key Skills
EventPlanning,Events,Plan Events
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / FunctionalArea: Event Management
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1

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