director of events

Conservatorium Hotel

<div><div><div>Director of Events
 <div></div><div><div><ul><li>541808
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Commercial &amp; Brand/Marketing
</li> </ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li>Full time
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><ul><li><div>Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
</div></li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div>The key responsibilities of the role are:

1. Strategic Event Planning &amp; Development
<ul>
<li>Accountable for creating and implementing the resort's long-term events strategy, aligning with the overall business goals and positioning in the ultra-luxury market.</li>
<li>Work in partnership with the Sales and Marketing teams to identify key business opportunities that drive event bookings, including exclusive weddings, corporate retreats, fashion shows, product launches, and high-profile social gatherings.</li>
<li>Lead market research and competitive analysis to continuously innovate and tailor event offerings that appeal to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), A-list celebrities, and global corporate leaders.</li>
<li>Develop a comprehensive calendar of signature events, ensuring that each event reflects the unique selling points of the resort.</li>
</ul>
2. Client Relationship Management &amp; VIP Liaison
<ul>
<li>Own the client relationship lifecycle, from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up, ensuring high-touch, personalized service at each stage.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary point of contact for VIP clients, providing concierge-level support and anticipating their needs to ensure flawless execution of every detail.</li>
<li>Work closely with wedding planners, corporate event organizers, and luxury event agencies to build partnerships that drive repeat business.</li>
<li>Maintain an extensive database of high-profile clientele, ensuring that tailored communications, offers, and services are delivered to these guests before, during, and after events.</li>
</ul>
3. Operational Oversight &amp; Event Execution
<ul>
<li>Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all resort-hosted events, ensuring a flawless and seamless experience across all touchpoints.</li>
<li>Oversee multi-departmental coordination for large-scale events, ensuring full collaboration between Food &amp; Beverage, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Security, and external vendors.</li>
<li>Create detailed event briefs, timelines, and contingency plans, ensuring every event aspect adheres to the highest standards of luxury service.</li>
<li>Hold full accountability for risk management during events, ensuring all health, safety, and legal requirements are met while safeguarding the resort&rsquo;s reputation.</li>
</ul>
4. Financial Performance &amp; Revenue Management
<ul>
<li>Full accountability for the financial performance of the events department, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on all event-related revenue streams.</li>
<li>Develop and manage annual departmental budgets in collaboration with the finance team, focusing on cost control without compromising service standards.</li>
<li>Implement strategies to optimize revenue by upselling premium services, negotiating contracts with clients and vendors, and ensuring the profitability of each event.</li>
<li>Oversee vendor negotiations and ensure that all contracts, from entertainment to catering, reflect the luxury brand standards while also being financially favorable to the resort.</li>
</ul>
5. Leadership &amp; Team Development
<ul>
<li>Lead, mentor, and develop the events team, ensuring they have the skills, training, and support to consistently deliver exceptional results.</li>
<li>Directly manage the performance and productivity of event planners, coordinators, and support staff, conducting regular performance reviews and setting clear objectives aligned with the resort&rsquo;s business goals.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of creativity, professionalism, and collaboration within the department, ensuring the team continuously innovates and exceeds guest expectations.</li>
<li>Ensure staffing levels are optimized to meet operational needs, managing team schedules during high and low seasons to ensure efficiency and service excellence.</li>
</ul>
6. Luxury Guest Experience Management
<ul>
<li>Ensure all events align with the resort's ultra-luxury brand standards, from concept to execution, maintaining impeccable attention to detail and exceptional guest service.</li>
<li>Accountable for post-event feedback collection and analysis, using guest insights to improve service delivery and client satisfaction in future events.</li>
<li>Create exclusive, tailored experiences that showcase the resort&rsquo;s premium amenities, natural surroundings, and world-class facilities, ensuring each event is a unique, high-end experience.</li>
</ul>
7. Vendor and Partner Relationship Management
<ul>
<li>Establish and maintain relationships with top-tier luxury vendors, such as designers, caterers, entertainers, and florists, ensuring access to exclusive, high-quality services.</li>
<li>Negotiate contracts and partnerships, holding full accountability for ensuring favorable terms for both the resort and the client while upholding the resort's luxury image.</li>
<li>Regularly review vendor performance, ensuring that all services provided align with the resort&rsquo;s brand and guest expectations.</li>
</ul>
8. Brand &amp; Marketing Collaboration
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Marketing team to promote the resort&rsquo;s event capabilities, ensuring consistent branding across all promotional materials, including brochures, social media, and the resort&rsquo;s website.</li>
<li>Collaborate on PR and marketing initiatives, such as hosting influencer events, media launches, and collaborations with high-end luxury brands to increase visibility and prestige.</li>
<li>Drive event PR opportunities by leveraging signature events and high-profile clientele to further the resort's image as a leader in the luxury market.</li>
</ul>
 9. Innovation and Trend Analysis
<ul>
<li>Monitor global event trends, particularly within the ultra-luxury segment, to ensure the resort remains at the forefront of innovation and guest experience.</li>
<li>Introduce cutting-edge technology, d&eacute;cor trends, and entertainment concepts that elevate the resort&rsquo;s events above industry standards.</li>
<li>Ensure event spaces and setups are refreshed regularly to maintain an upscale, modern aesthetic that appeals to discerning clients.</li>
</ul>
10. Sustainability and Social Responsibility
<ul>
<li>Incorporate sustainable practices into event planning, ensuring that the resort meets eco-friendly standards without compromising on luxury.</li>
<li>Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives through events, aligning with luxury industry trends that favor sustainability, philanthropy, and community engagement.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Director of Events

University of Massachusetts Amherst

<div><div>Job no: 528865 
Work type: Staff Full Time 
Location: UMass Amherst 
Department: Graduate Dean's Office 
Union: PSU 
Categories: Public Relations, Marketing, Communications 
</div>
<div><div>About UMass Amherst
</div>
<div>The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued&mdash;and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.</div><div> 

</div>Job Summary
The Director of Communications and Events provides leadership and oversight for the communications, marketing, and national visibility efforts of the Graduate School. The Director initiates School and campus committees, projects, and activities in service of the School&rsquo;s mission and goals. The Director of Communications manages key events and develops materials that promote the activities, initiatives, and accomplishments of the School to constituents such as alumni, current students, and prospective students. The Director of Communications is a significant contributor to the Dean&rsquo;s senior staff, serves as a representative of the Dean, and is the spokesperson for media outlets. 


Essential Functions
Provides oversight and direction for materials representing the School
<ul>
<li>Creates and oversees School branding.</li>
<li>Develops and produces multi-media marketing and communications materials (including print publications, email, website and social media) for distribution to constituents.</li>
<li>Writes feature stories, news items, press releases, etc.</li>
<li>Develops, writes, designs, edits, and produces documents, posters, pamphlets, special event publications, and other material.</li>
<li>Supports and oversees the coordination of written communication efforts in School units.</li>
<li>Prepares annual budget recommendations for communications materials and website and participates in budget determination.</li>
<li>Develops printed and digital recruitment materials and other collateral.</li>
<li>Creates multimedia assets, including videos and photos.</li>
<li>Supervises a team of student communications assistants.</li>
<li>Evaluates and procures off-campus vendors and services.</li>
</ul>
Provides vision/guidance for use of resources and technology to meet the School's communications needs
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the School website, including construction of new pages and creation of content. Ensures overall visual and navigational consistency throughout website.</li>
<li>Oversees content and distribution of weekly e-newsletter for students.</li>
<li>Manages the School&rsquo;s customer relations management system account.</li>
<li>Partners with the school&rsquo;s IT unit to meet communications objectives.</li>
<li>Creates and maintains dynamic and Search Engine Optimized webpages, including news, student profiles, blogs, and multi-media sections.</li>
<li>Creates and oversees social media.</li>
</ul>
Provides leadership to various School and campus-wide communications initiatives to produce communications pieces
<ul>
<li>Provides strategic planning and project management expertise to units, the School, and campus-wide committees and projects.</li>
<li>Takes a leadership role in website redesign.</li>
<li>Provides strategic direction to units for their communications goals, including website content.</li>
<li>Consults with other units about website creation and development.</li>
<li>Liaises with University Relations colleagues around campus-wide communications.</li>
<li>Partners with and represents the Graduate School on campus-wide committees and/or partnerships with other campus units.</li>
</ul>
Develops collateral for School events
<ul>
<li>Responsible for communications and collateral for School events and activities.</li>
<li>Creates communications and collateral for annual recruitment and new student events.</li>
<li>Creates talking points, PowerPoint slides, and other materials for the Dean and other school leaders as needed.</li>
<li>Participates in all aspects of event planning including conceptualization, logistics, publicity, communication, budget, volunteer recruitment, etc.</li>
<li>Supervises Graduate assistant and student workers. Coordinates event coverage.</li>
<li>Secures venues. Ensures appropriate setup/breakdown, IT needs, and accessibility needs. Trouble shoots and resolves venue problems.</li>
<li>Manages contractors/vendors, including catering, furnishings, and venue access.</li></ul> 


Other Functions
<ul>
<li>Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.</li>
<li>Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of the Graduate School.</li>
<li>Provides workshop materials and workshop evaluations, both print and electronic.</li></ul> 


Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</li>
<li>Three to five years&rsquo; communications experience, to include a combination of print and digital media production, graphic design, publication development, writing, working with vendors and editorial services.</li>
<li>Demonstrated strong creative, communication, organizational, and excellent writing/editing skills.</li>
<li>Speech writing and talking points for Graduate School events.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, advanced planning and project management skills.</li>
<li>Knowledge of current media technology.</li>
<li>Experience in large and small event planning.</li>
<li>High degree of independent initiative, ability to establish and adjust priorities as needed, successful in collaboration with units across campus.</li>
<li>Capable of working successfully with diverse populations.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to set work priorities, coordinate multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Capacity for a high degree of independent action and initiative, including the ability to establish priorities and organize multiple complex tasks, while working collaboratively.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to take on new challenges and tasks as needed.</li></ul> 


Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
<ul>
<li>Master&rsquo;s Degree.</li>
<li>Knowledge and experience in the design and maintenance of websites and media collateral.</li>
<li>Superior ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to target materials for general and more specialized audiences</li>
<li>Understanding of current technology and software relevant to marketing and communications, such as Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, or similar.</li>
<li>Understanding of the potential of new technologies to advance goals of the position and School.</li></ul> 


Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30-5, with occasional nights, weekends, and outside traditional hours, as needed. 


Salary Information
Salary Level 27

PSU Salary Ranges. 


Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended. 


The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
</div>
Advertised: Oct 24 2025 Eastern Daylight Time 
Applications close: Jan 25 2026 Eastern Standard Time</div>

Director of Events & Communications

Intl Assoc Amusement Parks

<div>The Regional Director for Middle East North Africa (MENA) has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of member programs and events in the MENA region. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, this role oversees the team based out of the Middle East North Africa office.
Overall responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Strategic planning / scheduling / budgeting for the MENA region</li><li>
Membership recruitment and retention including development and management of member services</li><li>
Coordinating the MENA safety program including the MENA Ride and Water Park Safety Reports</li><li>
Establishing education strategy and program delivery and execution in MENA (webinars, live chats, in-person and virtual conferences, educational tours, and the IAAPA Expo Middle East education conference)</li><li>
Directing strategy for all regional events in MENA and IAAPA Expo Middle East, including execution oversight for all marketing, educational programming, and MENA signature events Partnering with the Global Director of Sponsorship Sales on sponsorship program for events and programs in MENA</li><li>
Leading the IAAPA MENA team to develop and execute the event strategy for all events in the region to ensure meet member satisfaction and relevant financial objectives. These responsibilities include site visits and venue selection, location and vendor negotiation, budget/P&amp;L development and management, pricing, event logistics oversight, creative concept development, execution, and post-event evaluation. The Regional Director also presents the plans to senior management, committees, and the board for input and approval</li><li>
Selecting, hiring, and managing the MENA team members</li><li>
Managing team member engagement survey feedback and creating action plans to strengthen the team</li><li>
Planning, formulating, and recommending policies and programs to meet the goals and objectives for IAAPA in MENA</li><li>
Stakeholder management of members and other relevant bodies in the region</li><li>
Developing budget for the region and managing finances in accordance with IAAPA standards and policies</li><li>
Partnering with the VP, Global Marketing/Communications/Membership, to oversee marketing and communications strategy and execution in MENA</li><li>
Developing Public Affairs strategy incl. coordination and meetings with public officials</li><li>
Serving as a press spokesperson (with support from the director of global communications) on issues related to regional IAAPA members, events, and activities</li><li>
Representing the association at industry-related meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and social events</li><li>
Managing the activities of the MENA office in accordance with IAAPA standards and policies</li><li>
Supporting the goals, mission, vision, and core values of IAAPA as set forth in the strategic and business plans</li><li>
Providing input for and guiding the VP for Research director in the preparation, review, and verification of research and data collection projects related to the industry and IAAPA. This includes assisting with promoting the projects within the industry and following up to enhance member participation</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
 Qualifications<ul><li>
10+ years of sales and marketing, association management, and/or business management</li><li>
Attractions industry experience is required</li><li>
Exhibition/trade show experience preferred</li><li>
Member service oriented</li><li>
Excellent communications and presentation skills</li><li>
Excellent computer skills</li><li>
Proven team leader; ability to build and develop team members</li><li>
Ability to travel extensively throughout Middle East and globally</li></ul></div>

Regional Director, Middle East North Africa

Red Sea Global

<div>
 
 
 Be the change. Join the world&rsquo;s most visionary developer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Red Sea Global (RSG) is showing that there is a better way to positively shape the places we live, work and travel.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are purpose-driven and committed to people and planet. Our transformative programs are a driving force to achieving Vision 2030, as well as leading the world towards regenerative tourism.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Join RSG and be part of the positive change for Saudi Arabia and the world.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
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 The Events Director will be responsible for shaping and delivering Red Sea Global&rsquo;s world-class corporate and destination events.
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 This role will oversee the design, planning, and execution of high-profile events at The Red Sea and AMAALA destinations, as well as corporate events locally, regionally, and internationally.
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 By blending creativity, strategic vision, and operational excellence, the Director will ensure every event reflects RSG&rsquo;s brand values, strengthens market positioning, and creates unforgettable guest experiences.
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 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategy &amp; Planning:
 
 
 
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 Develop the RSG Corporate Events Strategy, covering internal stakeholder events and executive platforms.
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 Build and lead the Destination Events Strategy for The Red Sea and AMAALA, ensuring alignment with each destination&rsquo;s unique positioning.
 </li>
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 Create and manage a comprehensive annual corporate and destination events calendar in collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders.
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 Define event objectives, creative direction, and messaging in line with RSG&rsquo;s brand and marketing strategy.
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 Execution &amp; Delivery
 
 
 
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 Lead end-to-end event logistics including venue selection, vendor negotiations, contract management, production, and on-site operations.
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 Ensure flawless event execution that balances efficiency with premium guest experiences.
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 Manage and optimize event budgets to deliver cost-effective yet high-quality outcomes.
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 Embed sustainability and innovation in all aspects of event delivery.
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 Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
 
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 Partner with internal teams (Marketing, PR, Communications, Leadership) to align events with broader campaigns and business goals.
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 Build and maintain relationships with external partners, government entities, and industry stakeholders to maximize impact and visibility.
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 Ensure strong stakeholder management across all phases of event planning and execution.
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 Innovation &amp; Evaluation
 
 
 
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 Introduce creative formats, guest engagement techniques, and event technologies to position RSG events at the global benchmark.
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 Establish clear KPIs to measure success, including guest satisfaction, media reach, and ROI.
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 Continuously refine event strategies based on post-event evaluations and industry best practice.
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 Key Processes / Workflows
 
 
 
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 Strategizing Corporate &amp; Destination Events from ideation to execution
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 Budget management and tracking
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 Stakeholder Management (internal &amp; External)
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 Vendor Management
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 Managerial Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Contribute to divisional strategy and business plans in alignment with RSG&rsquo;s vision and mission.
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 Define departmental objectives, KPIs, and operational plans, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
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 Manage departmental budgets and monitor financial performance.
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 Develop policies, governance frameworks, and performance monitoring systems.
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 Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing events team.
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 Build strong internal and external relationships to deliver seamless outcomes.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Academic Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Events Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
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 Advanced degree or professional event certifications preferred.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Years of Experience:
 
 
 
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 12+ years in corporate or destination events management, preferably in luxury hospitality, tourism, or large-scale international events.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Other Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Proven record of delivering complex, high-profile events across multiple geographies.
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 Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and global stakeholder networks.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Competencies
 
 
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 Strong leadership and project management skills.
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 Exceptional organizational and problem-solving ability.
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 Expertise in vendor negotiations, contract management, and production oversight.
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 Innovative mindset with a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences.
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 Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 For more information about Red Sea Global, visit:
 
 
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 Website: https://www.redseaglobal.com/en
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 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ySGZwubomw
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 X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/RedSeaGlobal
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Events Director

KONG

<div>Are you ready to power the World's connections?
If you don&rsquo;t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we&rsquo;re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Director/Sr. Director of Event Marketing who will work on building our brand and developing experiential conferences and tradeshows to contribute to Kong awareness and pipeline. As a marketing events strategist, you&rsquo;ll be responsible for developing a vision for each event and working with our internal teams, industry organizations, and external vendors to define and deliver event programs that drive awareness, excitement as well as pipeline and revenue. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale our events program, working on our demand generation events, community events, and our industry path-breaking annual API Summit.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Be Doing:</h3><ul><li>
Develop a vision for Kong experiential events that map our leadership in our category and in the industry while keeping our core users, the developers excited about our technology and platform.</li><li>
Lead the strategic planning and creative development of event initiatives, proactively managing all event needs from branding, agenda design, content creation, and venue selection to event execution</li><li>
Partner and collaborate with Kong executives and co-founders, Kong demand generation, branding, and social marketing teams, as well as the open source community, around event promotion, visibility and strong execution.</li><li>
Gather and track ROI, registrations, attendance, engagement analytics throughout the events, and feedback to consistently assess opportunities for improvement</li><li>
Willingness and excitement to travel globally</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You'll Bring:</h3><ul><li>
Ability to think strategically as it pertains to event development and execution from concept to finish, but can also perform tactical duties as required to accomplish a common goal</li><li>
15+ years of event management and planning experience, including experience working in a SaaS or B2B technology company</li><li>
Great interpersonal and leadership skills to lead part or the whole company in the development and execution of events. You are an effective communicator and a problem solver who rallies everyone around projects.</li><li>
Great interface to anyone internally: Executives, Sales &amp; GTM teams, Product teams, Finance and procurement teams and the rest of the marketing team; and great interface externally with vendors, community, attendees and tradeshows partners.</li><li>
Experience managing and delivering against multiple projects simultaneously in a very fast-moving environment</li><li>
Out of the box mindset - good is not good enough</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Bonus Points:</h3><ul><li>
Experience with early-stage through IPO companies</li><li>
Held other roles in marketing</li><li>
MBA</li></ul>
About Kong:
Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, is on a mission to enable companies around the world to become &ldquo;API-first&rdquo; and securely accelerate AI adoption. Kong helps organizations globally &mdash; from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises &mdash; unleash developer productivity, build securely, and accelerate time to market. For more information about Kong, please visit www.konghq.com or follow us on X @thekonginc.
Compensation Range: $171K - $240K</div>

Director/Sr. Director Corporate Events

Humans

An incredible London-based events agency are currently going through an exciting period of growth, including hiring a Head of Design and Operations, helping brands across the world bring their stories to life through the power of events. This agency delivers unforgettable experiences for their clients to tell stores, share messages and connect with audiences all over the world. They work with some of the world's leading brands, executing countless events, strategic solutions, creative and content. They pride themselves on creating moments which captivate audiences, challenging mindsets and inspiring action. They also have an amazing company culture, ensuring they consistently create opportunities for everybody to build a fulfilling career, investing in development, both personal and professional, providing accessible leadership and loads of team socials.Key Responsibilities:Primarily work with the Client Experience, Event Production and Marketing teams to define design programming at scaleBe key in enhancing the agency's design system, focusing on reusability and accessibility, and fostering a culture of excellence and team spiritPerform design work and project management to support the team when neededWork in close collaboration with the Creative Director, overseeing the design studio. You will be responsible for managing and leading the design team, setting design standards, and ensuring that design projects meet the objectives and requirements setFocus on the strategic aspects of design, aligning design initiatives with the agency's overall goals, setting design direction, and ensuring consistency in design across different projectsResource management, project planning, team leadership, budget management for the department and collaboration with other departments to ensure the successful execution of design projectsRequirements:Design, operational and leadership skills5+ years' experience as a Head of Design/Senior Design Project Manager/Design Operations roleGreat communicator and strong relationship builder, never afraid to speak up and tell people what they needHighly organisedAlways willing to get involved, happy to take risks if you spot a great opportunityAutonomy over your role, enabling you to bring new ideas to the tableTravel opportunities, with locations across the globeVery flexible workingCareer progression, learning and development budgetMental health supportEmphasis on sustainabilityIf you're looking for a role where you'll have the opportunity to join an absolutely stand-out events agency at an incredibly exciting time in their journey, then don't miss out on this opportunity. APPLY NOW and share your CV.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18diDXqRkcXx6kFQbS2frauyFAqTSQ2ro" width="0" height="0" />

Head of Design and Operations (Events)

Mass Production

Role: Senior Show Caller / Live Event DirectorWe are looking for an accomplished Show Caller with extensive experience in live events, ceremonies, and high-profile productions. Known for precise cue management, flawless coordination with technical crews, and ensuring seamless audience experiences. Expert in translating creative vision into a live execution plan, balancing discipline and adaptability in high-pressure environments.Core Competencies:Live Cue Calling: Precise coordination of sound, lights, AV, performers, and stage management in real time.Run of Show Management: Designing, refining, and executing detailed show flows to ensure timing accuracy.Team Coordination: Strong communication with producers, directors, talent, and technical crews.Crisis Management: Ability to adapt instantly to technical or performance changes without disrupting flow.Multilingual (English / Arabic ) to ensure cross-team coordination across international crews.Experience Highlights:Successfully called VIP event and ceremonies, award shows, and corporate galas with audiences ranging from 200 to 1,000+.Collaborated with lighting designers, AV teams, choreographers, and stage managers to deliver precision-driven productions.Managed rehearsals and final runs, ensuring performers and technical teams were aligned with the event timeline.Delivered shows for government, private sector, and international clients, consistently praised for professionalism and reliability.Key Strengths:Calm, authoritative voice and presence on comms.Ability to keep complex productions on time, down to the second.Skilled at balancing creative direction with operational precision.Trusted partner for producers, directors, and VIP-level clients.Job Type: Contract Contract length: 1 monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Can you join immediately ?</li></ul>

Senior Show Caller / Live Event Director

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