Event Operations Director ARC

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About Sport54

54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Dubai, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida & New York). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing the opportunities offered by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable.

Role Overview

The opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Event Operations Director to join the 54 team, to oversee the Event Operations for a newly contracted event. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Operational delivery, including liaison, budget and project management, operations, production and logistics. The candidate must have extensive international event experience, be self-motivated, innovative and forward-thinking, and be comfortable working remotely as well as at the Company's offices. As a senior role in the Events division, the candidate must have extensive project management experience, with a track record of delivering multiple events successfully within tight and competitive deadlines. The candidate must be comfortable managing relationships and able to travel and work in diverse environments and cultures. This is a Fixed Term Contract based in KSA, with hybrid workplace.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

The successful candidate must have strong expertise at a senior level with 5-10 years' experience in the production of large-scale international events in the Middle East and globally, with a background that includes some major conference production. They should be fluent in Arabic and English, ideally a Saudi national or Riyadh resident.

• Create and review key operational planning documents to ensure smooth and successful implementation and delivery across multiple projects
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) relating to operational event delivery to ensure the event operates within 54's Global Event Operations Framework
• Own & lead on event operations delivery and execution of specific allocated events
• Oversee the build, design and usage of key operational documents, including CAD Plans, Operational Schedules, Budgets and Logistics plans in line with 54 Event Operational standards
• Implement, oversee and always operate according to the Event Operations standards

Operations Safety & Risk

• Manage within 54's Event Operations Risk Management Standards
• Conduct regular meetings within the operations team to align all key areas and specialties
• Directly oversee core operational deliverables and their teams for this event, including:
• Venue Coordination and Liaising
• Safety, Security, Traffic & VVIP/Protocol Management
• Signage and Branding
• Conference & Ceremony Technical & Production Management
• Lead safe operations onsite with high safety & security standards
• Drive world-class event operations standards across delivery
• Proactively monitor, report and remedy issues with Head of Event Operations

Leadership & Co-ordination

• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Liaise with other departments for alignment
• Contribute insights in event planning meetings
• Promote best-practice across the business
• Foster a positive team culture and clear development pathways
• Lead a team of professionals to deliver diverse activities with high engagement standards
• Mentor and support immediate and extended teams
• Willingness to travel for international events

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Provide concise updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Use project management tools consistently and effectively
• Produce post-event evaluations to inform improvements

Special Skills/Experience/Aptitudes

• Excellent communicator and team player
• Passion for sport
• Accountable and problem solver
• Respectful, trustworthy, leading by example
• Flexible, adaptable and collaborative
• Innovative thinker
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Budget management and RFP/RFQ experience
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is advantageous

Salary And Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days annual leave (+ public holidays), pro-rated
• Working hours: 09:00-17:30, Sunday to Thursday, with lunch 12:00-14:00

Contract Details, Hours and Location

• The role is a temporary contract commencing as soon as possible and running for approximately 6 months, ending in the last full week of February to allow post-event administration
• Full-time with hybrid alignment to KSA office hours, with flexibility for UK/Asia client calls
• Location: 54's Riyadh office (or onsite at Riyadh Digital City during the live event phase). Longer hours and weekend work are anticipated around the live event

About We Are 54

54 is a sports and entertainment agency operating across five regions and eight offices: United Kingdom (London), Europe (Sotogrande, Spain), MENA (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), APAC (Singapore & Adelaide, Australia) and USA (West Palm Beach, Florida). It works with rights holders, governing bodies, household brands and major investors who share its belief in the power of sport. 54 comprises three service areas each consisting of two divisions: 1. Strategic Advisory (Consultancy and Data & Insights), 2. Asset Optimisation (Operations and Commercial), 3. Activation & Engagement (Events and Marketing). At its core, the company has an unwavering belief in embracing opportunities by pushing at the edges of conventional wisdom to turn the improbable into the unignorable.

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