Event Specialist

Meydan Free Zone offers entrepreneurs and start-up businesses the opportunity to set up and run their own businesses right in the heart of Dubai. We provide access to exceptional talent, entrepreneur expertise, and a wide range of start-up support services.

As we continue our exciting growth plans, we seek talented people to join us. We are currently hiring a dynamic Senior Events Specialist, responsible for the end-to-end event coordination in alignment with business objectives to join our team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understand requirements for each event, take charge of event operations (preparing venue, invitations, supply of events’ merchandise, maintaining and updating event calendars, entertainers, photographers, and schedule speakers when necessary).
• Accompany and assist the Line Manager in both internal and external events along with extending logistical and administrative support and attend all meetings to act as a second point of contact.
• Secure event venue, research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.) and negotiate the best combination of quality and cost within given budget.
• Manage all event set-up, conduct final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to pre-set standards, maintain records on event activities, progress, or status and manage tear down, and follow-up processes.
• Evaluate the event’s success and submit reports and feedback.

To join our team, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Certification in Hospitality or Event management is desirable.
• 3+ years in a similar operational and administrative role.
• Project management skills to execute and deliver the event timely and without fail with a keen eye for detail.
• Budgeting skills to assist the team in the financial planning phase.
• Ability to communicate and network.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Language skills:

• English.
• Any other language is desirable.

Our Vision is to be the world-class hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. If you are ready to be a part of that journey, we would love to hear from you!