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Expired on May 8, 2026
Senior Event Manager - One year contract
Job Description
Informa Connect is part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes. This is a full-time 1-year contract role centered around a structured list of responsibilities that occur pre, during, and post each learning event.
You will be the primary operations/delivery point of contact in Saudi Arabia for the training portfolio. You will have at least 5 years of experience running events within The Kingdom, managing people, and working on multiple complex projects. You will have a proven track record in successfully managing client relationships and delivering to expectations.
Responsibilities
- Recruiting and managing temporary staff through agencies
- Adopt, learn and train others to follow standard operating procedures
- Operate as the lead for all learning events (both virtual and in-person)
- Manage an event schedule and coordinate resource allocation
- Liaise with clients, consultants, speakers, and venues
- Create, customise and configure virtual event registration links and event flows
- Manage communications with trainers and presenters regarding equipment and event info
- Schedule and execute rehearsals in advance of live events
- Assist as the virtual event host and/or moderator
- Generate and download reports: registrations, attendance, polling, and Q&A
Qualifications
- 5+ years professional experience in an event / customer / learning / training operations capacity
- Knowledge and understanding around customer and event operations
- Proficient in MS Office programmes