Manager - Partnerships & Events - dubai - High Street Resources

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    Description

    We are representing a leading multinational organisation with a strong regional footprint across the GCC. The firm operates at scale and is highly active across strategic partnerships, large-scale events, and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support both commercial growth and brand positioning.

    The organisation is undergoing continued regional and global transformation, with a strong focus on elevating professional standards, optimising ROI, and aligning regional initiatives with global best practices.

    Role Overview

    The Manager – Partnerships & Events will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering high-profile partnerships and events across the GCC. The role combines strategic planning, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and team leadership.

    This individual will lead a dedicated team responsible for the execution of a wide range of initiatives including corporate and internal events, town halls, gala dinners, employee engagement activities, signing ceremonies, delegations, trade shows, and conferences.

    The role requires hands‑on execution at a very high standard while simultaneously driving process improvement, cost efficiency, and measurable impact.

    Key Responsibilities

    Strategy & Planning

    • Develop and maintain a regional Partnerships & Events strategy aligned with broader business and brand objectives
    • Build and manage an annual GCC events plan with clear priorities, timelines, budgets, and measurable KPIs
    • Support the development of events and partnerships strategies in line with communications and commercial plans

    Execution & Delivery

    • Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of events, ensuring brand consistency, quality control, and operational excellence
    • Manage internal teams and external agencies to deliver cost‑effective, high‑impact initiatives
    • Oversee on‑ground execution of complex, high‑visibility events

    Stakeholder & Relationship Management

    • Build strong relationships with internal business units and senior leadership
    • Collaborate with government, public affairs, and external partners on international and regional platforms
    • Manage a roster of specialist external agencies, including those aligned with global centres of excellence

    Measurement & Continuous Improvement

    • Define and track ROI, performance metrics, and post‑event reporting
    • Review and enhance existing frameworks, processes, and procedures
    • Drive innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging global best practices

    Risk & Compliance

    • Maintain readiness to respond to short‑term opportunities, unforeseen challenges, and crisis situations
    • Ensure compliance with internal governance, brand guidelines, ethical standards, and safety requirements
    Candidate Profile

    Experience & Background

    • 6–10 years of experience in corporate‑level events and partnerships management
    • Proven exposure to large‑scale, high‑profile events within complex, multinational environments
    • Strong B2B experience; regional and international exposure highly preferred

    Skills & Competencies

    • Demonstrated leadership and team‑management capability
    • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
    • Commercially astute, with experience linking events to business and reputational outcomes
    • Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills
    • High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands‑on

    Education & Personal Attributes

    • Tertiary‑level education required
    • Excellent written and spoken English
    • High levels of integrity, professionalism, and judgement
    • Self‑starter with a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset
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