Events Manager - Global Village - Dubai Holding Entertainment

About Dubai Holding Entertainment:

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

Job Overview:

Here's your chance to step into the role of Events Manager at Global Village . In this position, you'll take on key responsibilities that include:

Key Responsibilities

• Events Manager will act as a project lead, managing all aspects of planning, designing and delivery of the projects he/she handle, and ensuring successful events and activations.
• Create Project Plans for the events and activations of Global Village Season 29 and working with the team to ensure best delivery of the projects.
• Managing allocation of manpower involved in events, such as concerts, on-site activations, external activations, and events. Ensuring all are well allocated for their specific jobs.
• Liaising between Global Village and external agencies for meeting timelines and ensuring smooth flow of events and activations.
• Evaluating all projects and activations in order to ensure compliance with highest Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards in accordance to Global Village’s policies.
• Applying for all external permissions needed for the operations of the various events and activations.
• Supervising external commercial activations, including but not limited to commercial shooting, brand activations as product placements, and ensuring flow is as per the agreed contracts with Global Village.
• Prepare the Events calendar for GV Seasons and execute the plan.
• Deliver all season events and ensure site visits with suppliers before awarding the RFP.
• Delivery of Season Concerts, including Propose the artists names and dates for the Season according to the budget set.

About you:

• The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:
• Graduate in Events Management/Marketing Business Management or related field.
• A minimum 5 years of relevant and demonstrated experience with proven track record in events, concert and on-ground activations.
• In-depth knowledge of events and concerts and good network with event production companies and music production houses
• Managing external agencies and suppliers
• Managing artists and celebrities
• Capability to draft briefs and conducting briefing sessions
• Project management Skills
• Willing to adapt to Global Village seasonal operations hours and very flexible in working hours

About the Benefits:

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment