Location:Abu Dhabi Job Reference:FD15 Type:Permanent Close Date:23/05/2023 Summary:
Our client, a dynamic government company, is looking for a Events Manager for their Events and activation team, in Abu Dhabi. The role is to oversee and manage the aspects of planning, coordination and implementation of the company\'s internal and external events. Additionally, to support with the planning, development and project management of the events portfolio.
Role:
Support in driving the activation and events for the company\xe2\x80\x99s portfolio of projects to ensure high quality production to senior local and international figures including heads of state, ministers, leaders of industry, and A-list celebrities
Monitor the events and activation budget to ensure availability of sufficient financial resources for delivering the program objectives whilst identifying opportunities for value engineering
Perform the work associated with negotiating, and administering procurement proposals, bids, and contracts with suppliers/vendors; including liaising with the applicable technical, finance and legal team
Maintain good working relationships with key suppliers and vendors
Perform the project planning, implementation and monitoring for all events; ensuring that all projects meet their goals, milestones and timelines
Execute the planned events and activations ensuring that they meet the events pre-set project objectives and KPIs in a timely manner whilst meeting leadership expectations
Manage and assist with the delivery of all external and internal events and activations to ensure media engagement and guidance for all events and activations
Research and source key event speakers and potential audience whilst maintaining accurate data records of speakers and audience details
Maintain project management dashboard for each event to monitor analytics and to improve activities
Act as an advisor to teams across other functions to support in concept development, production and execution of external events and activations
Requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience in the events industry delivering a wide and diverse range of events, researching and drafting clear and accurate communication content
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a relevant discipline
Strong record of leading successful project outputs delivery in the area of events management
Experience in delivering complex, multi-stakeholder project work stream, preferably in the public sector
Strong knowledge in preparing PowerPoint presentation including content creation, structuring, storyboarding and professional project management
Exceptional time management and organizational skills with meeting set deadlines and attention to detail
Strong communication skills; written and verbal, formal and informal