Senior Operations & Event Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Operations & Event Manager with 6–10 years of experience managing large-scale international conferences, exhibitions and corporate events. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially focused and capable of managing complex events from planning through to execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, budgeting and delivery of large-scale international events.
• Develop floor plans, venue layouts, operational schedules and room allocations.
• Manage Presidential, VIP and government protocol, including movements, seating, security and hospitality.
• Oversee exhibitions, including exhibitor requirements, stand builds, branding and logistics.
• Manage venues, hotels, accommodation, transportation, catering and delegate logistics.
• Coordinate build-up, event and breakdown schedules.
• Oversee AV, staging, production, branding, registration, Wi-Fi and technical requirements.
• Appoint, brief and manage suppliers and contractors, including negotiations and cost control.
• Manage budgets, quotations, purchase orders, invoices and financial reporting.
• Lead risk, health & safety, security and contingency planning.
• Lead internal teams, contractors and temporary event staff.
• Manage relationships with clients, sponsors, exhibitors, venues, government stakeholders and senior executives.
• Develop and improve operational processes, systems and SOPs.
• Conduct post-event reviews and implement improvements.

• 6–10 years’ experience in event operations, conferences, exhibitions or project management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale international events.
• Strong experience managing budgets, suppliers and complex logistics.
• Experience with Presidential/VIP protocol and government stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of exhibitions, floorplans, production and event logistics.
• Fluent English required; Arabic and/or French strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work extended hours when required.

Key Attributes: Organised | Commercially Minded | Detail-Oriented | Calm Under Pressure | Strong Leader | Problem Solver | Professional | Proactive | Multilingual