Event Specialist

📍 Riyadh | Jeddah | Khobar/Dammam, Saudi Arabia📅 Contract: 1 October 2026 – 1 March 2027📄 Type: Fixed-Term / Project-Based🚨 Immediate Joiners PreferredABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for Event Specialists to join the delivery of a large-scale international event project in Saudi Arabia.This is a hands-on, on-ground role supporting the smooth operation of event venues, zones, and daily activities. We are open to candidates from a range of event and operational backgrounds who are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and coordinating with different teams and stakeholders.Depending on your experience and project requirements, you may support areas such as Venue Operations, Event Services, Zone Operations, Fan Operations, Guest Services, Site Operations, Logistics, Workforce, Hospitality, Security Operations, Cleaning & Waste, or general event operations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSupport day-to-day event and venue operationsCoordinate with staff, contractors, suppliers, and operational teamsSupport the preparation and smooth running of assigned areasMonitor operational activities and address issues as they ariseProvide on-ground support during event days and operational periodsCoordinate with internal teams and external stakeholdersFollow up on tasks and ensure actions are completed on timeProvide regular updates to supervisors and managementSupport the delivery of a safe, efficient, and professional event environmentAssist with other operational requirements as neededWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORPrevious experience in event operations, venue operations, or large-scale eventsExperience working on-ground in a coordination or operational capacityStrong communication and teamwork skillsComfortable coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholdersAble to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentFlexible and willing to support different operational requirementsStrong problem-solving and organisational skillsExperience across sports, entertainment, festivals, exhibitions, conferences, hospitality, or major venues is an advantageRELEVANT BACKGROUNDSWe welcome candidates from a variety of event and operational functions, including:Event Operations | Venue Operations | Event Services | Zone Operations | Fan Operations | Guest Services | Site Operations | Logistics | Workforce | Hospitality | Crowd Management | Security Operations | Cleaning & Waste OperationsRelevant job titles may include:Event Coordinator | Operations Coordinator | Venue Coordinator | Event Operations Coordinator | Event Services Coordinator | Zone Coordinator | Fan Operations Coordinator | Operations Supervisor | Event Operations Supervisor | Venue Operations Supervisor | Operations Manager | Event Operations Manager | Venue Operations Manager | Venue ManagerLOCATION📍 Riyadh📍 Jeddah📍 Khobar / Dammam