Partnership & Event Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

We're looking for a Partnership & Event Coordinator who is highly organised, relationship-driven, proactive, and passionate about creating meaningful partnerships and memorable event experiences. They will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day delivery of Dubai South Business Hub’s strategic partnerships and events in support of its mandate to attract, enable, and grow businesses within the ecosystem. The role focuses on maintaining the partnership pipeline and tracker, planning and executing DSBH events and partner activations end-to-end, and ensuring timely, well-documented delivery of outcomes aligned with DSBH’s strategic priorities.

What You’ll Do:

· Drive partnership growth by identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with key industry partners, from initial outreach through to MoU execution.

· Manage and maintain an accurate partnership pipeline, tracking stakeholder engagement, progress, follow-ups, and opportunities.

· Plan and execute a variety of events, including networking sessions, masterclasses, partner activations, community events, and signing ceremonies.

· Coordinate all event logistics, including venues, suppliers, branding, catering, registrations, and on-site operations to ensure a seamless experience.

· Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Finance, and Procurement teams to support partnership initiatives, approvals, event delivery, and activation campaigns.

· Manage stakeholder communications, scheduling meetings, coordinating speakers and guests, and ensuring timely follow-up actions.

· Monitor event and partnership performance, prepare reports, maintain trackers, and provide insights to support decision-making.

· Support marketing activities related to partnerships and events, including social media campaigns, website updates, content creation, and promotional materials.

· Maintain event calendars, budgets, and project timelines, proactively identifying and resolving risks to keep initiatives on track.

What We’re Looking For:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Events Management, or related field.

· Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in event coordination, partnerships, or marketing operations.

· Experience with government or semi-government entities preferred.

· Strong coordination, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple events and partners simultaneously.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

· Hands-on event planning and on-site execution capability.

· Attention to detail in tracking, reporting, and documentation.

· Ability to operate within a governance-driven environment.

· Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with CRM, event registration, and project management tools preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast paced, and multicultural environment.
• Work on exciting creative projects and collaborate with leading brands.
• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Can you join immediately?
• What is your expected salary?

Work Location: In person