Events Assistant Director

5 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ManpowerGroup Middle East Full time
Roles and responsibilities
  • Event Strategy & Execution:
  • Oversee the end-to-end management of high-profile events, ensuring alignment with client goals and organizational standards.
  • Team Leadership:
  • Inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results.
  • Project Management:
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure smooth and efficient event execution.
  • Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing regular updates and aligning event designs with client expectations.
  • Innovation & Creativity:
  • Push boundaries in event design, ensuring creativity and innovation in all projects.
  • Travel & Availability:
  • Attend client meetings, site visits, and events, and be available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 years in event planning and management, with a proven track record of executing large-scale events.
  • UAE-specific experience is a strong advantage.
  • Skills & Expertise:
  • Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in event management software and tools.
  • Attributes:
  • Creativity and passion for innovation in event design.
  • Flexibility to travel and work extended hours as required.
  • Event Conceptualization

    • Developing event concepts that align with the organization's mission, goals, and audience needs.
    • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand objectives and creating event themes or experiences.
  • Comprehensive Event Planning

    • Overseeing the entire event planning process, from logistics and budgeting to staffing and execution.
    • Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
Desired candidate profile
  1. Event Conceptualization

    • Developing event concepts that align with the organization's mission, goals, and audience needs.
    • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand objectives and creating event themes or experiences.
  2. Comprehensive Event Planning

    • Overseeing the entire event planning process, from logistics and budgeting to staffing and execution.
    • Creating detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and ensuring adherence to deadlines.
  3. Budget Management

    • Creating and managing event budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated efficiently and costs are controlled.
    • Negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to stay within budget while securing the best value.
  4. Risk Management

    • Identifying potential risks and creating mitigation strategies to avoid disruptions during the event.
    • Developing contingency plans for unexpected issues such as bad weather, vendor problems, or equipment failure.

Team Leadership and Management

  1. Leadership and Team Management

    • Leading a team of event planners, coordinators, and other staff, ensuring that all roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.
    • Providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
  2. Delegation and Task Management

    • Delegating tasks to appropriate team members based on their strengths and expertise.
    • Ensuring that team members are held accountable for their responsibilities while offering support when needed.
  3. Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders

    • Working closely with senior leadership, marketing, PR, sales, and other departments to ensure alignment of event goals with organizational priorities.
    • Communicating event strategies, timelines, and updates to senior management and stakeholders.


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