Event Operations Manager

RX Global


Date: 1 week ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Do you enjoy the planning and execution of exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows?

Are you an experienced Events Operations Manager?

About Our Team

RX Global is a global events organizer, creating market-leading events that bring together industry professionals from around the world. Our Middle East offices are at the heart of the region's dynamic business landscape, delivering innovative and impactful events that connect businesses, drive growth, and shape the future.

About The Role

We're looking for a dynamic Event Operations Manager to join our team. You'll plan and execute high-profile events. Ensure flawless delivery of exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows. Thrive in an ever-changing environment and love organizing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

  • Developing an annual operational budget and delivers operational activities on time and within budget. Maximises value for money and proactively finds savings if when required while minimizing impacts on overall operational delivery
  • Supporting teams in identifying new revenue streams, and developing existing ones
  • Identifying /management of show risks across the three pillars of risk: Supplier on-boarding and compliance; Health & Safety and Security.
  • Identifying and recommend best practice for own area of work. Seek out best practice and solutions as first step and applies and improves rather than inventing own solutions
  • Encouraging innovation across dotted line reports and share best practice across the Operations group
  • Supporting through developing briefs and designs for, and not exclusive to, stand designs, pavilions, features, signage and sponsor opportunities.

Requirements

  • Have demonstrable experience in event operations management, with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale events or exhibitions.
  • Have the ability to lead cross-functional teams, motivate staff, and coordinate with multiple departments.
  • Possess a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to think on your feet and manage unexpected challenges.
  • Have excellent Arabic and English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Display a proficiency in event management software, and familiarity with digital tools that enhance event operations.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

Benefits

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

  • Family Medical and Air Ticket
  • Competitive Bonus
  • 25 days paid annual Leaves

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

RELX is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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