Event Operations Executive

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a leading global events organisation, who is looking to hire an experienced Event Operations Executive to join their Dubai regional headquarters. This role will involve regular travel to parts of the Middle East and Africa.

The Event Operations Executive will predominantly focus on overseeing all operational and logistical aspects for a portfolio of corporate events, as well as cultivating and managing relationships with suppliers. Whilst spearheading multiple projects, the role will require active participation in the event experience, from conception to completion.

In addition, the Executive will engage in event experience planning and on-the-day management to shape the overall ambience and presentation of the event. As the primary customer service point of contact, this role will encompass tasks such as sourcing and negotiating venue contracts as well as liaising with the exhibitors and sponsors of the event.

Our client is looking to hire a customer focused individual with a high business acumen and a proven track record in managing extensive large-scale B2B events.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in event management or related field with at least 3 years of experience in similar roles. The candidate should have prior experience in event operations, cost and budget management, coupled with the ability to foster supplier relationships and strong relationship management skills.

To effectively manage large-scale operations, the ideal candidate should demonstrate outstanding communication and project management skills along with the ability to collaborate across different time zones in this dynamic and hands-on role.

The role demands frequent travel across the Middle East, giving preference to bilingual English/Arabic speakers.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.