special events manager

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Do you have a passion for events? Do you love over exceeding targets and pursuing new and exciting business opportunities? Then our division is awaiting your application today! As a Manager, Special Events, you will be responsible for personal and team conversion and event management of group leads, allowing the groups segment to reach and/or exceed the departmental revenue. This role is based in Dubai and is customer facing, both within the resort(s) and visitation of local accounts.
About you
The successful Manager, Special Events candidate will have at least 2 years' experience within a 5-star resort/hotel within Dubai, within a similar role, and have a passion for luxury events combined with restaurant knowledge.
You will also possess a flair for events, holding a passion to increase all sales opportunities whilst applying your strong negotiation skills complemented by your ability to develop and build rapport with prospective clients. Academic qualification is not essential, but our ideal candidate will be fluent in spoken and written English, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and generate demand for resort and hotel venues. You will be a curious, fast-learner, with a fearless attitude and a passion for events and restaurants as well as comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. A proven track record within sales and events in the hospitality industry is essential.
Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

Manager F&B Events

Our Legacy Creations (OLC)

We are seeking a highly experienced Site Manager to oversee on-the-ground operations for a major live event in Dubai. This role is central to ensuring that the site build, technical installations, logistics, and health &amp; safety standards are executed flawlessly, on schedule, and to world-class standards.The ideal candidate has a proven record managing complex site operations for large outdoor events, spectaculars, or festival-scale productions, and thrives in high-pressure environments with multiple contractors, tight deadlines, and significant public visibility.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and coordinate all on-site activities from load-in to load-out, ensuring adherence to project schedules and safety standards.</li><li>Supervise multiple contractors and suppliers across disciplines including staging, rigging, lighting, audio, video, special effects, crowd management, and infrastructure.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact between production management, local authorities, vendors, and venue representatives.</li><li>Oversee site logistics &mdash; access control, deliveries, waste management, storage, and equipment movement.</li><li>Ensure HSE compliance, including risk assessments, permits, and emergency procedures.</li><li>Manage and maintain daily site reports, progress logs, and issue tracking.</li><li>Anticipate potential site challenges and propose immediate, practical solutions.</li><li>Support contingency planning for weather, technical issues, or schedule shifts.</li><li>Uphold the highest professional and safety standards at all times, representing the project to clients, partners, and regulatory agencies.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Minimum 8+ years&rsquo; experience in site management or technical production for large-scale live events, concerts, festivals, or public celebrations.</li><li>Demonstrated success delivering high-profile events in the Middle East or similar markets preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HSE procedures, permit systems, and local regulations.</li><li>Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to manage diverse teams and international vendors.</li><li>Ability to interpret and execute complex technical drawings and site plans.</li><li>Fluent in English (Arabic an advantage).</li><li>Valid UAE driving license preferred.</li></ul>Personal Attributes<ul><li>Calm and confident under pressure.</li><li>Hands-on, decisive problem-solver.</li><li>Collaborative but authoritative leadership style.</li><li>Detail-oriented with an eye for quality and presentation.</li><li>Flexible with long hours and dynamic schedules typical of major event delivery.</li></ul>Job Type: Temporary Contract length: 2 monthsPay: AED5,500.00 - AED8,250.00 per weekExperience:<ul><li>site management or production for large-scale live events: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Expected Start Date: 15/11/2025

Site Manager - Large Scale Event

National Church Residences

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description:</h1><div>
The Director of Corporate Partnerships is responsible for the strategic execution and management of National Church Residences signature fundraising special events such as the Golf Classic and Mission Day as well as crowdsourcing activities associated with fundraising events. This position is also responsible for directing stewardship, donor recognition, and department communication activities to internal and external stakeholders. 
 
Specific Responsibilities and Duties: 
 
<ul><li>Oversee the coordination of the organization&rsquo;s signature annual fundraising event, National Church Residences Golf Classic at Muirfield Village Golf Club.</li><li>Oversee national and local Mission Day activities including encouraging and supporting Mission Day efforts by Housing and Senior Residential Living communities.</li><li>Manage crowdsourcing and social media fundraising campaigns and other special events as assigned.</li><li>Coordinate the employee giving campaign working closely with employee volunteers and committees</li><li>Create and implement an external communications plan for the department including the website, print and electronic materials, annual report as well as stewardship and recognition efforts.</li><li>Strategically secures funds through sponsorships for events and community impact initiatives.</li><li>Assist with developing effective communication and solicitation activities within specific focus markets</li><li>Create and execute a communications program supporting annual giving including donor updates, new/revised fundraising collateral pieces, donor stories, etc.</li><li>Oversee the updating of donor recognition walls at assigned communities</li><li>Manage a prospect pool with annual goals for personal visits and giving outcomes</li></ul> 
Experience/Education 
 
<ul><li>A minimum of three years successful, hands-on fundraising experience and a demonstrated ability to design and manage special events and an understanding of annual giving programs. He/she needs to have the skills and experience to function independently and have a strong working knowledge of solicitation strategies, social media, donor relations, volunteerism, and communications.</li><li>Strong organizational and administration skills involving fundraising and special events</li><li>Proficiency in fund raising principles and communications</li><li>Solid writing, editing, and presentation ability</li><li>Demonstrated skill in the identification, cultivation, and successful face-to-face solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations</li><li>Experience supporting and coordinating the work of volunteer committees</li><li>A working style that builds confidence in staff, promotes teamwork, enhances creativity, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment</li><li>A high tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment</li><li>Undergraduate degree required</li></ul></div>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.</div>

Director of Corporate Partnerships

Motivate Publishing

Events Sponsorship Manager (Dubai) Motivate Media Group is seeking a commercially driven and relationship-focused Events Sponsorship Manager to lead sponsorship sales and strategic partnerships across our portfolio of high-profile events. These include the What s On Nightlife Awards, Gulf Business Awards, Emirates Women Awards, Identity Design Awards, Campaign ME Conferences, and more. This role is ideal for someone with a strong event sponsorship background, a passion for events, and a proven track record of securing sponsorships that drive both revenue and brand impact. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the sales strategy and execution for event sponsorships across multiple industry-leading platforms. • Identify, pitch to, and secure new sponsors and commercial partners for our events portfolio. • Build long-term relationships with clients and ensure delivery of sponsorship benefits. • Work closely with the Events, Editorial, and Marketing teams to create compelling proposals and packages. • Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and deliverables to maximize revenue and client satisfaction. • Collaborate with event executive to deliver the sponsorship agreement. • Track sales pipelines, forecast revenue, and report performance to management. • Represent Motivate at relevant industry networking events and client meetings. Requirements: • Minimum 3 5 years of event sponsorship , preferably within media, events, or marketing sectors in the UAE. • A strong network of brand and agency contacts in the region. • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. • Results-oriented with a focus on meeting and exceeding targets. • Strong understanding of integrated media and brand activation. • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and contribute to a fast-paced team. • UAE driving license required. • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required for events. Motivate Media Group is the region s leading multi-platform content producer with a diverse portfolio of media interests comprising magazines, digital, social, video, exhibitions &amp; events, cinema and books. Interested candidates may apply attaching a copy of their CV and portfolio of event s you have sold sponsorship for.

Events Sponsorship Manager (Dubai)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

<div><div>The Hill is seeking a Manager, Event Programming, who will be responsible for crafting and producing compelling thought leadership discussions for its growing events portfolio.</div><div>
This position will report to the Managing Director of Event Programming and collaborate with a dynamic, dedicated team of events, sales and marketing professionals to execute a variety of thought leadership events, nationally.</div><div>
Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Create content plans for policy briefings, roundtables and Summits, providing well-researched speaker suggestions and thematic summaries</li><li>Book guests and/or recruit participants for events on a wide range of topics in the domestic and global policy and advocacy sphere, maintaining a rolodex of experts across a wide variety of public and private sectors to meet with the goals of each event</li><li>Work with internal and external partners to meet deadlines and communicate updates in a collaborative environment</li><li>Conduct preparation call and draft briefing materials for event moderators and speakers</li><li>Manage coordination with speaker contacts and ensure alignment with event objectives and timing</li><li>Produce on-site program and any necessary elements related to the content and promotion of the speakers</li><li>Write copy for invitations, microsites, summaries of discussion topics, and copy edit others&rsquo; work related to event content</li><li>Ability to edit video and produce social assets is a plus</li></ul></div><div></div><div>
Skills and Attributes: 
<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects at a given time</li><li>Ability to be flexible, adaptable, collaborative and a team player</li><li>Ability to work independently, be proactive, and take initiative</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Keynote/PowerPoint, Excel, G-Suite</li><li>Familiarity with Zoom, Teams, Canva and Splash That</li><li>Strong understanding of Washington, DC, political/advocacy landscape and relationship management</li></ul></div><div>
Ideal candidates should have 5+ years&rsquo; experience with booking guests and segment production in television, events, or similar formats.</div><div></div><div>
Compensation Range: $48 - $52 hourly based upon experience</div><div>
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.</div><div>
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Manager of Event Programming

FeverUp

<div><div>Hey there!
 
We're Fever, the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment,

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we're revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.
 
 
Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +40 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We've teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! 
 
Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let's discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever's mission.</div>
What is Candlelight?

Since July 2019, Fever Originals has produced a series of classical music concerts in a &quot;candlelit setting&quot; which take place in the most intimate and undiscovered venues all over the world. Cities include: France (Paris, Toulouse, Lyon), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia), Portugal (Lisbon and Porto), and the United States (Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago), and are in the process of expanding to your city! Candlelight has democratized classical music by sharing it with the general public and providing a unique experience for each of our audiences. As of today, Candlelight concerts are present in over 300 cities around the world!

ABOUT THE ROLE 
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and critical-thinking event manager/producer who will support our Project Manager ensuring that high-quality experiences are delivered. This person will serve as the point of contact on the production side projects, being responsible for the third parties involved in the execution, development, and production of the creative deliverables. Additionally, it will also act as an onsite event manager for some of our Candlelight Concerts located in Riyadh, KSA. This would be an indefinite part-time freelance contract. Availability to work on weekends will be required.

This role requires flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while staying within budgets. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in live event production and management.

Important: This position requires having a business entity/registered organization/ being a self-employed sole trader.

You will:
<ul>
<li>Manage several aspects of event productions (e.g., pre-production logistics planning, vendor selection, hiring, onsite execution, as well as post-event wrap-up)</li>
<li>Create productions timelines and ensure that teams are keeping to schedule</li>
<li>Communicate and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive alignment and execution of event deliverables</li>
<li>Ensure each staff member is trained in their duties whether it is validating tickets, accommodating guests to their seats, or setting up the candles in the venue in preparation for the concert</li>
<li>Manage inventory and track supplies for venues, any printing needs and guest lists for all events</li>
<li>Report weekly to Fever Originals Project Managers about the status of each event; including both the pre and post-event findings and feedback</li>
<li>Occasionally assist with evaluating and executing walk-throughs of potential venues</li>
<li>Manage multiple productions and help scale various Fever Original IPs against team targets</li>
<li>Manage budgets of different scales</li>
<li>Research new vendors, technologies, experiences</li>
<li>Secure proper event permits and meet insurance requirements</li>
<li>Handle administrative duties including expense reports, invoicing, and working with the legal department on contracts</li>
<li>Domestic travel may be required</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications 
You have a track record of successfully produced events with strong data analysis, oral and written communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset. 
The role requires a mix of business development and operational experience. Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment/events industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being exceptionally detail-oriented while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience.
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience in the event production industry</li>
<li>3+ years experience in event management</li>
<li>Fluency in English + Arabic. Other languages are a plus.</li>
<li>Experience leading an on-site team</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects at any given time and pull together multiple aspects of an event in an organized and efficient way</li>
<li>Have a strong network of vendors and venues</li>
<li>Understanding of technical production requirements</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of fabrication processes and familiarity with permitting processes</li>
<li>Huge appetite for learning and the ability to pick up new skills quickly</li>
<li>Have strong communication skills and a proven track record of building positive working relationships</li>
<li>Able to communicate with partners, brands, agencies, and talent on efforts</li>
<li>Ability to think strategically when faced with an events partnership brief or with our proprietary data on what events work</li>
</ul><div>
Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog | Tech.Eu |TechCrunch

Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey.

If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice</div></div>

Event Manager (Freelance), Candlelight - Riyadh

Property Shop Investment LLC

About the Role We are looking for an experienced International Event Manager to lead and execute large-scale property and investment events across international markets. The ideal candidate will have strong event management experience, deep understanding of European markets, and fluency in one or more European languages to effectively engage with global partners and clients.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan, organize, and manage international real estate and investment events from concept to completion.</li><li>Coordinate with marketing, sales, and business development teams to ensure event objectives are achieved.</li><li>Oversee event logistics, vendor management, and on-site execution in different countries.</li><li>Develop strategic partnerships and maintain strong relationships with international stakeholders, exhibitors, and agencies.</li><li>Manage event budgets and ensure cost efficiency while maintaining premium brand standards.</li><li>Research and identify new opportunities for event participation in key European and global markets.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate event performance to ensure continuous improvement and ROI.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 4&ndash;6 years of proven experience in international event management or exhibition planning.</li><li>Strong understanding of global event operations, preferably in the real estate or investment sector.</li><li>Excellent project management, communication, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Fluency in at least one European language (such as French, Spanish, German, or Italian) is highly preferred.</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally as required.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED20,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>What is your salary expectation for this role? (AED/ Month)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Event Management: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Abu Dhabi (Required)</li></ul>

International Event Manager (European Language Speaker)

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