Events/PR Specialist

As Lendo continues to scale, we’re seeking an Events & PR Specialist to strengthen our brand presence and credibility across the SME ecosystem. In this role, you’ll plan and deliver high-impact external events and internal engagements, manage public-relations activity, and ensure Lendo’s story is consistently and confidently communicated. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help position Lendo as a trusted financing partner, drive meaningful SME engagement, and support awareness and lead-generation objectives as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute external events, exhibitions, and SME-focused activations that position the company as a trusted financing partner.
• Organize and manage all internal company events, including kickoffs, celebrations, and staff engagement activities.
• Manage PR announcements related to financing products, partnerships, success stories, and regulatory milestones.
• Build strong relationships with media, SME communities, industry bodies, and government partners.
• Develop event content, talking points, and narratives that highlight SME impact, financing success, and investor confidence.
• Coordinate with other company teams to ensure accurate and aligned messaging for both external and internal events.
• Track event performance, lead quality, employee engagement, and media coverage, delivering post-event and PR impact reports.
• Ensure all event, PR, and internal communication activities follow SAMA, brand, and compliance requirements.
• Support lead generation by driving SME engagement at external events and ensuring strong handover to sales teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Events, PR, or Communications
• Strong project-management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience working with agencies, suppliers, and media partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical understanding of event production, booth materials, fabrication, branding assets, and print specifications (foam boards, backdrops, acrylics, LED panels, roll-ups, etc.).
• Ability to evaluate supplier proposals, materials quality, and ensure alignment with brand and compliance standards.
• Protocol knowledge (government, VIP, and delegation handling) is a plus.