Event Manager

Senior Event Manager – Luxury Events & OperationsDubai, UAE | Full-TimeAbout The Big NightThe Big Night is a Dubai-based luxury event management and creative agency producing high-end private, corporate and social events.We create experiences that are highly considered, beautifully executed and anything but ordinary. As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Event Manager who can take complete ownership of an event from planning through to final execution.This is not a role for someone who needs to be constantly followed up with.We are looking for someone who sees the gaps before they become problems, keeps every moving part organised, leads teams confidently and makes sure there are no loose ends.The RoleYou will be responsible for managing events end-to-end, working closely with the Creative Director and wider event team to translate creative concepts into flawlessly executed experiences.You will also oversee and guide event coordinators within the team, ensuring responsibilities are clearly delegated, timelines are followed and every detail is closed.You should be equally comfortable running a detailed production schedule in the office as you are leading a team, managing suppliers and making fast decisions during a live event.What You’ll Be Responsible ForOwn the planning and operational delivery of multiple events from confirmation through execution and wrap-up.Create and manage comprehensive event timelines, production schedules, checklists and task trackers.Break projects down into clear responsibilities and ensure every team member knows exactly what they own.Manage and supervise event coordinators and junior team members.Follow up relentlessly with internal teams, vendors, venues and suppliers so nothing falls through the cracks.Coordinate logistics including production, entertainment, décor, technical requirements, staffing, transportation and venue operations.Lead supplier and venue communication throughout the planning process.Attend site visits, production meetings and client meetings where required.Maintain organised event documentation and ensure information is accurate and accessible to the entire team.Anticipate operational challenges before they happen and develop solutions independently.Manage event setup and ensure all departments are delivering according to the agreed plan.Take control during live events, managing timings, teams, suppliers, entertainment cues and unforeseen issues calmly and confidently.Conduct final checks across every element of an event before guest arrival.Manage post-event wrap-up, supplier closures and outstanding operational matters.Who We’re Looking ForYou are someone who naturally takes ownership.You don’t wait to be reminded.You don’t assume someone else has handled it.If you see something missing, you fix it.The ideal candidate will be:Exceptionally organised and detail-oriented.Strong at planning, prioritisation and follow-through.Comfortable managing and directing other team members.Able to think independently and make decisions without needing constant approval.Calm and solutions-focused under pressure.Confident communicating with clients, venues and suppliers.Strong at managing several moving parts simultaneously.Excellent at creating structure within fast-moving projects.Commercially aware and conscious of budgets and project parameters.Professional, polished and comfortable working within the luxury events industry.Someone who genuinely enjoys the operational side of bringing ambitious creative ideas to life.ExperienceMinimum 4+ years of relevant event management experience preferred.Experience independently managing large-scale, luxury, corporate, wedding or high-end private events is highly desirable.UAE events experience and an established understanding of Dubai venues and suppliers would be a strong advantage.Strong written and spoken English is essential.Proficiency with project management tools, spreadsheets, schedules and event documentation is required.The Person We Will HireWe are looking for a doer, organiser and leader.Someone who can walk into a project, understand everything that needs to happen, create structure around it and drive it forward without waiting for someone else to tell them the next step.Creativity is important in our business.But for this particular role, ownership, organisation and execution are everything.If you are someone who loves making sure every box is ticked, every supplier is briefed, every timeline is followed and every event runs exactly as it should, we’d love to hear from you.