Event Assistant

About the role

The Event Assistant will support event leadership and marketing managers in delivering high‑quality event experiences across the Middle East. This entry‑level position is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with 1‑2 years of business experience who are eager to build a career in global events and exhibitions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate event features, activations, and arena setups.
• Manage schedules, running orders, and rehearsals for speakers and performers.
• Liaise with talent, partners, and federations to handle contracts, logistics, and special requests.
• Collect and organise bios, photos, and marketing assets.
• Support contract administration, barter agreements, and partner communications.
• Assist with ticketing, VIP administration, and guest management.
• Create event content, presentations, guides, and decks.
• Coordinate artwork approvals and track creative assets.
• Maintain trackers and accurate event/marketing records.
• Raise purchase orders and process supplier invoices.
• Support on‑site logistics, technical setup, and operational tasks.
• Compile post‑event media coverage and assist with social‑media content coordination.

Required profile

• Fresh graduate or 1‑2 years of relevant business experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to liaise with internal teams, partners and suppliers.
• Proactive, flexible and willing to support multiple areas.
• Willingness to work onsite during events, including occasional non‑standard hours.
• Positive, energetic team player with a can‑do attitude.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

What we offer

• Family medical benefit.
• 25 days paid annual leave.
• End‑of‑service benefits.
• Retention plan and development opportunities.