Senior Event Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, its what we do. Its a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role involves:

• Strategic Event Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of Live, Sports, and Corporate events, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, operational excellence, and premium delivery standards.
• Interdepartmental Leadership: Drive strategic collaboration across all internal departments (e.g., Security, F&​B, Technical, Marketing) to optimize resources, streamline processes, and ensure seamless event execution.
• Key Stakeholder Management: Act as the senior point of contact for clients, promoters, and partners—managing high-level communications, resolving escalations, and ensuring all requirements are met in accordance with Coca-Cola Arena standards.
• Resource Planning & Cost Control: Oversee budget planning for event operations, approve staffing models, and ensure optimal resourcing across all functional areas including crowd safety, medical, and front-of-house operations.
• Operational Risk & Compliance: Ensure venue readiness through detailed operational walkthroughs; work in conjunction with the Safety Officer to lead on risk mitigation, health and safety compliance, and incident preparedness.
• Event-Day Command & Leadership: Provide senior-level leadership onsite, managing key operational decisions, leading team briefings, and ensuring excellence in service delivery and operational response.
• Performance Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Lead post-event evaluations, analyze event data and operational reports, and champion initiatives to enhance event quality, efficiency, and team performance.
• Capability Development & Asset Oversight: Guide training initiatives for event staff when required, ensure the readiness and strategic deployment of event equipment, and maintain full operational knowledge of venue layouts and infrastructure.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead the Operations department team by providing ongoing mentorship, performance feedback, and structured growth planning to support professional development and succession readiness.

This role is on a freelancer agreement, and it requires the candidate to have their own visa / sponsorship. A detailed job description can be found below.

Qualifications: 

• Degree or certification in Hospitality / Event Management qualifications or equivalent experience. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in​ similar role.
• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.
• Experience in Sport Events is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English, Arabic will be a plus    

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly and amicable personality.
• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming.
• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction.
• Can do attitude without compromise of safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.