Event Manager – Corporate Conferences and Seminars

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working exclusively in partnership with a leading organisation which specializes in organizing a variety of industry-related technical conferences and seminars throughout the GCC. Our client is looking to hire a meticulously organized Event Manager to join their small team in Dubai, responsible for the proactive management of event planning and execution across the region.

The Event Manager will take responsibility for coordinating all aspects of industry-specific conferences, exhibitions and seminars from conception to completion, including marketing, vendor arrangements, attendee and participant registrations, in addition to on-site management. This role will play a pivotal part in developing and implementing programs to enhance the company offerings within the region, working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams. Working closely with the regional leaders, the Event Manager will also provide administrative support and contribute towards the region’s business plan.

An additional priority will be the handling of financial related activity such as managing event budgets, negotiating vendor contracts and handling all event-related invoices, ideally having prior experience in supplier invoicing and reconciliation. Our client is looking to hire someone who is proactive with excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively problem solve in a deadline driven environment in order to ensure smooth event operations.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in Event Management, preferably coupled with experience in execution of corporate or professional events. Our client is looking to hire someone with exceptional organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated and proactive individual with excellent communication skills in English.

This role will involve regular travel across the GCC therefore individuals must be flexible to travel often at short notice in line with business requirements, in turn our client offers a flexible work from home model.

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.