Event Manager

Vibes Events is seeking an experienced Event Manager on behalf of a valued client, who is a leading events agency based in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will take full ownership of event projects from initial briefing through planning, execution, and post-event reporting, working across large-scale corporate events, activations, exhibitions, and government programmes in a fast-paced agency environment.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Working Days: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (flexibility required during events)

What You'll Do

Project & Event Delivery

• Manage events and activations from concept through to completion, including large-scale corporate events, government programmes, exhibitions, and brand activations
• Develop project timelines, budgets, production schedules, and event plans; manage event logistics, permits, manpower, branding, production, and on-site operations
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality and client satisfaction

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, production teams, venues, and internal departments throughout the full project lifecycle
• Manage suppliers, negotiate quotations and commercial terms, and identify and mitigate project risks proactively
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, and prepare post-event reports and project evaluations

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an events, experiential, or activations agency environment
• Proven experience managing large-scale events, corporate events, activations, exhibitions, and/or government events end to end
• Excellent project management, budgeting, supplier management, and client servicing skills
• Strong knowledge of event production and operations; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• UAE events experience is highly preferred; based in the UAE with immediate or near-immediate availability

Additional Information

• This is a contract role with an initial duration of 3 months, subject to extension based on project requirements and performance.
• Candidates must be flexible regarding contract extension and willing to work longer hours based on business requirements.
• Candidates must be eligible for a UAE labour card/work permit.