Venue Management Coordinator (Contract)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and highly organized Venue Management Coordinator to support the delivery of a major international sporting event in Saudi Arabia. Working closely with the Venue Management team, you will help coordinate daily venue operations, stakeholder engagement, and readiness activities across multiple competition and non‑competition venues.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Venue Management team in planning, coordinating and delivering venue operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day operational activities across assigned venues to ensure readiness for all event phases.
• Assist in developing and maintaining venue operational plans, schedules and documentation.
• Liaise with functional areas such as Security, Accreditation, Workforce, Transport, Medical, Technology, Broadcast, Cleaning, Catering and Facilities Management.
• Monitor venue readiness, track actions and operational issues, and follow up with stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Participate in venue inspections, operational meetings, site visits and readiness reviews.
• Support venue testing, rehearsals and operational readiness exercises before competition.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers operating within the venue.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, risk registers and venue documentation.
• Assist with event‑time venue operations and resolve operational issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, operational procedures and event standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting venue operations for international sporting events, conferences, exhibitions, festivals or other major events.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Sports Management, Business Administration, Hospitality or a related field (preferred).
• Fluency in English (required); Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between Riyadh and Jeddah as required.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Event management systems
• Project management systems