Operations Manager - Arabic Speaker
Informa Group Plc.Job Description
Company Description
Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Over the next 12 months Tahaluf will scale to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.
To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Gov and Non Gov Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners don’t just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they’re also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.
Throughout 2023 and 2024 Tahaluf will build on its award-winning events; LEAP (www.onegiantleap.com) and Black Hat Middle East (www.blackhatmea.com), to launch new, largescale business-to-business events. From technology, real estate and food to pop culture, intermobility, beauty and beyond, Tahaluf will introduce a vibrant, varied portfolio of events, trade shows and conferences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Job Description
We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:
- Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up
- Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale
- Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.
Portfolio 3 is searching to build out it’s Operations team with a new Operations Executive to join the team and help strengthen our foundation. Heading into it’s 3rd year, the portfolio is looking to build an it’s initial success with CPHI Middle East, Umrah & Ziyarah Forum, and Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress. With some more exciting projects on the horizon you could be one of the key drivers in the next stage of bringing amazing experiences to, and forging memorable brands in, The Kingdom.
As Portfolio 3 is building and growing we are looking for someone to come and help specifically, but not limited to, the delivery of:
- The expanding Umrah & Ziyarah Forum ecosystem
- The evolving Innovation Driven Water Sustainability (IDWS) event after a successful 1st year.
The Operations Manager is responsible for the professional operational delivery of their allocated events; features and projects. You will ensure that all are delivered to the highest possible standards and to the satisfaction of all parties involved consistently throughout the year.
Reporting to the Head & Senior Operations Managers, the Operations Manager will be responsible together with the Senior Operations Manager for implementing the EMEA Operations objectives. The intention is for the Operations Manager to eventually take full lead on running these streams, with High Level Ministry involvement and communication required.
The Operations Manager should lead by example and demonstrate a professional responsibility to the department at all times. Adding value to the Operations Department and Portfolio alike and helping others to build their knowledge and ability for the future of Tahaluf.
Operational Duties
- Be the key point of contact for the show teams in all matters on your allocated shows, internal and external.
- Accountability for setting, regular forecasting & achieving operational show budgets for allocated events.
- Responsibility for successful show management and technical delivery of several physical and digital events throughout the year including features & fully undertaking all related tasks.
- Manage production and implementation of show project plans ensuring all operational tasks are carried out on a timely basis according to individual project plans and within deadlines across all your events.
- Ensuring all allocated events are working within the company’s H&S, Securi
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