Events - Senior Associate
PwC Middle East Enterprise Solutions
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time

Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
This role will see you working with the Events Manager to plan, coordinate and execute events (in person and virtual) that enhance the firm’s regional presence and brand name in the marketplace.
You will provide support throughout the entire events process, from the event design and planning stages, through to the implementation and post-event phases to measure event success.
Customer Experience
Primary duties and responsibilities:
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Advertising, Analytical Thinking, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Campaign Messaging, Communication, Creative Design, Creativity, Digital Marketing, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Event Budgeting, Event Entertainment, Event Execution, Event Health and Safety, Event Hosting, Event Management, Event Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Event Volunteer Management, Hospitality Management {+ 10 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
This role will see you working with the Events Manager to plan, coordinate and execute events (in person and virtual) that enhance the firm’s regional presence and brand name in the marketplace.
You will provide support throughout the entire events process, from the event design and planning stages, through to the implementation and post-event phases to measure event success.
Customer Experience
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Assist the Event Manager by working with multiple teams across the firm and across the region to plan and deliver events
- Assist in conducting pre-event and onsite communication in conjunction with the Events Manager
- Contribute to the delivery of high level events that are in keeping with the firm’s brand and strategy
- Deliver to a professional and high standard for Leadership Team events
- Ensure event budgets are managed
- Work with the Finance team to manage the LPO and payment process for large scale events in a timely manner
- Negotiate with vendors to look for cost efficient solutions for services related to events
- Work in line with event goals, objectives and specific implementation plans that promote the firm, defined by the Event Manager and led in conjunction with the PR, Communications, Marketing and Business Development teams
- Work closely with the Design and Branding teams to ensure brand integrity and alignment for events
- Work with the PR & Communications Teams to ensure alignment with communications and media strategy for events
- Connect and communicate with all relevant teams to ensure event deliverables and milestones are met eg. R&Q, Business Resilience, Security, PR, Comms, Procurement, IT, Finance, Travel etc.
- Work with internal teams (Design, EmTech etc) and outside vendors to introduce and develop new tools for events as required
- Prepare event briefs for internal teams and support teams, and ensure everyone understands their role within the event
- Liaise with internal and external speakers, preparing and sharing speaker briefs, and ensuring a professional experience is provided
- Maintain and develop the Events calendar and update the team accordingly on team calls
- Work closely with the design team when creating artwork for the large scale events
- Assist with the development of all event materials to deliver a high quality event and provide suggestions for new quirky ideas at events
- Manage event logistics onsite and assist the Event Manager with all event enquiries and requests
- Work with the Procurement team when developing relationships with vendors eg. AV companies, venues, branding companies etc
- Ensure the Clients & Markets storage cupboard is kept stocked and tidy, and manage requests for cupboard access
- Manage requests for event materials ie.banners, backdrops, giveaways etc
- Organise and manage firm photo shoots
- Source appropriate venues across the region aligned to event objectives
- Develop a strong understanding of alternative venues for different event formats
- Keep up to date with new hotel/venues opening regionally, setting up site visits and building relationships.
- Produce lessons learnt documents post-event and ensure changes are incorporated into future events
- Act as a key resource to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationship; this is key to the smooth and successful delivery of firm events
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 4-5 years of hands-on experience in planning and delivering events, preferably in a corporate, professional services, or agency setting.
- Strong project and time management skills, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
- Comfortable managing multiple events at various stages of planning simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiar with event tools/platforms.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours around event needs.
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Advertising, Analytical Thinking, Brand Management, Brand Marketing, Campaign Messaging, Communication, Creative Design, Creativity, Digital Marketing, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Event Budgeting, Event Entertainment, Event Execution, Event Health and Safety, Event Hosting, Event Management, Event Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Event Volunteer Management, Hospitality Management {+ 10 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
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