Job Title: Event Manager - Saudi National
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Role SummaryThe Event Manager plans and delivers the client's events in Riyadh from concept to close-out. The role owns timelines, budgets, suppliers and on-site execution, and is the main point of contact for stakeholders before, during and after each event.
Proven hands-on events experience is essential. This is not an entry-level position.
Key Responsibilities
- * Plan and manage events end to end: concept, scope, timeline, run-of-show and close-out.
- Build and control event budgets, track spend and report variances.
- Source, negotiate with and manage venues, production companies, caterers and other suppliers.
- Secure the permits and approvals each event needs from the relevant Saudi authorities.
- Lead on-site delivery: set-up, crew and volunteer briefing, guest flow, protocol and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, communications, procurement, security) and external partners and sponsors.
- Manage VIP and government guest handling in line with local protocol.
- Ensure health, safety and crowd-management requirements are met at every event.
- Produce post-event reports covering attendance, budget, feedback and lessons learned.
Required Skills
- * Working knowledge of the Riyadh venue and supplier market and of local permit processes.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
- Strong organisation, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills; calm under pressure on event days.
- Familiarity with event registration and project-tracking tools.
Required Qualifications
- * Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, hospitality, business or a related field (preferred).
- Event or project management certification (for example CMP or PMP) (preferred).
Experience Requirement
- * Minimum 5 years of hands-on event management experience, with a portfolio of delivered events (conferences, exhibitions, corporate, government or public events).
- Track record of managing event budgets and multiple suppliers at the same time.
- Experience with large-scale or high-profile events in Saudi Arabia (preferred).
- Experience working with government entities or semi-government clients (preferred).
Location / Work ModeRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (on-site)
- Saudi nationals only
- Based in Riyadh, or willing to relocate before the start date.
Additional NotesWilling to work evenings, weekends and extended hours around events.
How to apply: Send your CV and a short summary of events you have managed to [email address] by [closing date]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Open questions to confirm before posting: [ ] Client name and reporting line [ ] Minimum years of experience (drafted as 5) [ ] Salary range and benefits, if they should be listed [ ] Application contact and closing date
