Event Manager

Job Title: Onsite Event Manager Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (on-site, Jeddah-based candidates only) Employment Type: Freelance (1 day) Date: 13 November 2026, 3 PM - 9 PM Description We're looking for an experienced Onsite Event Manager to manage an advisory board meeting at a 5-star hotel in Jeddah. You'll be the client's main contact on the day, from arrival at 3 PM through to close at 9 PM, overseeing the setup, the food and beverage and the meeting itself. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the meeting room setup and confirm all requirements with the hotel before the 4 PM start • Manage food and beverage service with the hotel banqueting team • Keep the meeting on schedule and on agenda • Be the client's main onsite contact and resolve any issues as they come up • Make sure senior attendees have a polished, professional experience Requirements • Proven experience managing corporate meetings, conferences or hotel events onsite • Confident working with hotel banqueting and F&B teams • Professional, well-presented and calm under pressure • Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage • Based in Jeddah • Available on 13 November 2026, 3 PM - 9 PM