Manager - Venue Operations

United Arab Emirates

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Job Description

• Set the team mid and end year projects and targets to achieve
• Improve efficiency of the department and create new initiatives to improve the workflow and have new revenue streams from within the department
• Take the lead on some destination management projects and complete them within budget and timelines
• Provide event technical expertise to the Planning & Operations team
• Liaise with the Panning & Operations team and clients, attend / arrange operational meetings, propose solutions and manage problems and challenges Assess recurrent customers’ challenge reviews and propose solutions
• Provide day-to-day expertise to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate to the position
• Plan Venue readiness for Contractors and Organizers for all events and assess back-to-back tenancy and concourse usage impact and communicate pro-active operational plans
• Ensure SLAs and SOPs are created and monitored where required between departments and process put in place regarding any new projects
• Carry out event operational risk assessment and coordinate with all departments as and when required
• Due to the nature of the work, sometimes require to work weekends, evenings and long hours and at various venues managed by DWTC
• Some client meetings may take place off site or at an alternative venue and Travel may be required
  
  

• University Degree or Equivalent Professional Qualification
  
  

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a managerial role in an event or venue operational role. Experience of large exhibition build-up and tear-down logistics
  
  

• Ability to manage own time to ensure targets are hit
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to identify key revenue sources
• Very good knowledge of event HSE standards
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with the public
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
  
  

• Job Identification 332
• Posting Date 01/12/2026, 07:35 AM
• Locations Dubai World Trade Centre, AE
• Apply Before 01/17/2026, 08:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time