Operations Manager (Events) - 9 month contract

reputed company Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by reputed company, attendance, colleagues, and reputed company. It is a joint venture between reputed company PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). Tahaluf is reputed company, visionary, and determined to reputed company an reputed company. reputed company fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this reputed company also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a reputed company of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-reputed company events reputed company. 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With some more exciting reputed company on the reputed company 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 reputed company operational delivery of their allocated events; features and reputed company. 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In collaboration with the Procurement team, monitor the ongoing performance of key contractors and troubleshoot / identify remedial reputed company as required on reputed company event.  Management  Manage, mentor & reputed company line reports & others reputed company the EMEA Operations team, You will manage line reports on a day to day reputed company where applicable, reputed company of these may be allocated across multiple events throughout the year requiring you to work reputed company other Operations Managers to effectively balance workloads & priorities for reputed company team member individually.  Setting, monitoring and management of reputed company reports’ performance objectives and identifying training needs.  Work with colleagues to reputed company best reputed company in terms of operational planning and management.  Compliance / reputed company / H&S / Sustainability  Adhere to reputed company reputed company compliance requirements and monitor supplier performance to ensure they are meeting our requirements. Follow the complete HSS Operating Model for reputed company allocated events, submitting paperwork as required in a reputed company and concise manner and embedding best reputed company & continual improvement’s into reputed company your event planning.  Collaborate with reputed company H&S team to ensure suppliers meet and reputed company our H&S requirements.  Work with H&S team on remedial measures where necessary. Be an reputed company partner of the reputed company Sustainability team and look for opportunities to support and enhance our sustainability initiatives. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent   Qualities needed for the role   Strong and effective verbal and written skills in Arabic and English.  5 years of events or exhibition industry experience or similar.  Must have independently and successfully managed operations on multiple large events to a consistently high reputed company.   Experience of managing, supporting & developing multiple line reports simultaneously.   You will possess a good working knowledge of the exhibition industry & venues as reputed company as a great working relationship with reputed company official contractors.    Effective communication skills – being reputed company to liaise with Operations team members as reputed company as working with & reporting to Director Level individuals throughout the portfolio(s).   Familiarity with good procurement practices . Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to reputed company and motivate others, thinking reputed company the reputed company for creative solutions.   Ability to anticipate problems and/or put contingency plans in reputed company. A proven ability to work to tight deadlines, with attention to detail under pressure is a reputed company requisite.    Willingness and ability to travel / work across differing time zones especially reputed company the EMEA region.   Proven knowledge of exhibition H&S Guidelines and implementation.   Computer literate and proficient in the use of commonly used business software and project management software . IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum.  Prior large budget management reputed company is a plus. Additional Information Please note this is a 9 month contract role. It can be performed remotely. 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