Workforce Venue Manager – International Sporting Event

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Workforce Venue Manager to lead planning, coordination and deployment of the event workforce across venues for an international football event in Saudi Arabia. The role will be based on‑site in Riyadh and Jeddah and will run from December 2026 to January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed workforce plans for assigned venues, based on operational plans and event schedules.
• Coordinate daily staffing requirements, monitor attendance, deployment and workforce movements, and address gaps or risks promptly.
• Act as the primary workforce contact for venue management, ensuring alignment with venue operational plans.
• Organise uniform sizing, allocation and distribution, and track inventory.
• Plan, allocate and supervise volunteer staffing, shifts and roles across venues.
• Maintain accurate workforce data in relevant systems and produce regular status reports.

Required profile

• Proven experience in workforce planning and coordination for large‑scale events.
• Strong operational coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work closely with HR, venue operations, project delivery and event teams.

Required skills

• Excel