Event Manager

Adecco

Bahrain

Ref: KP164-963

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Project Management for MEA Events
- Develop, produce and deliver internal and external events, and business conferences from proposal right up to delivery; on time, within budget and with the ability to meet and exceed expectations. This includes, but is not limited to: event scoping, supplier selection, contract negotiations, concept and design, content and message development, programme/agenda setting, briefings, AV management and production.
- Manage external event agencies in the delivery and execution of selected events and business conferences. Provide adequate guidance, leadership and mentoring to ensure that events are executed to the required standards and levels of professionalism.
- Manage all aspects of sporting hospitality in line with the Group policy and local strategy.
- Work alongside the management team to develop and execute client events across all geographies.
- Identify and leverage opportunities to integrate thought leadership and other such events into the established calendar when possible.
- Use agreed methodologies to review, measure, evaluate and recommend improved event planning and implementation processes within pre-defined timescales. Ensure all events are managed through client first.
- Conduct regular status meetings/contact with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements continuously in view.
- Work closely alongside and in coordination with centralised events/communications teams to ensure full alignment across all activities.
- Work in partnership with Human Resources colleagues on selected internal staff activities.

CSR related activities
- Support the Corporate Communications Manager in relation to local Community Investment projects and ensure smooth operations.
- Consistently evaluate and provide recommendations for areas of improvement within these projects.

Corporate Communications
- Develop content related to Communications activity including, but not limited to: research, drafting, editing and approval of content such as: news flashes, communications updates, client letters / correspondence, preparation of major presentations, briefing packs, content for staff town halls, peaking points, Q&A’s holding statements, etc.
- Support the Corporate Communications Manager on aspects of the wider communications plan as required.

Operational Support:
- Undertake in a timely and effect manner, all recurring tasks owned by the incumbent related to their role

Crisis
- Provide support to Management in a timely and efficient manner, in the event of a local crisis.
- Support the Management Team in times of a wider crisis, ensuring that updates are received/issued in a relevant, timely and accurate manner, including the cascade global press releases, holding statements, Q&A’s, management announcements locally internally.

Other
- Undertake any reasonable requests for additional Communications related duties, as delegated by the Corporate Communications Manager.
- Due to the nature and sensitivities of this role, the incumbent will be required to be responsive and work outside of normal working hours.

Requirements

- Minimum of 7 years working in a corporate communications, events or marketing role – a must
- Experience of managing VIP internal and external events – a must
- Experience of working in a banking and finance corporate environment, and in the GCC/MEA (Highly desirable)

Skills:
- Fluent English – a must (Arabic/French an advantage)
- Solid writing and proofing skills in UK English; with an expert understanding of spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure – a must
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills – a must
- Ability to be extremely proactive and reactive – a must
- Ability to handle confidential and highly discrete issues – a must
- High levels of diplomacy and professionalism – a must
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be highly organised and efficient a must
- Proficiency in Word, Excel & PowerPoint – a must
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while under pressure and maintaining complete accuracy – a must
- Ability to travel when required – a must

Important Notes:
- This role will not involve Media /PR activities.
- Candidates for this role should be fully experienced in working with international organisations which is a must.

The ideal candidate will have either UK, US or North America experience

About the Company

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.

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