Event Director

We’re working with a leading music company to hire a Event Director to direct, plan and execute high-profile events, live concerts and large-scale productions, from concept to closeoutF. What you’ll do • Prepare and update the annual strategic plan for concerts and festivals, and build the action plan and budget for each event • Develop the creative vision and operational blueprint for concerts and major events • Work with artist managers on bookings, and secure venues, technical staging, AV, lighting and sound • Manage event budgets, ticketing projections and contracts with suppliers, then deliver final financial reporting • Partner with marketing, PR and sponsorship teams to drive ticket sales, coverage and brand activations • Lead risk assessments, crowd-control and safety plans, and act as executive lead on show days • Run post-event debriefs and analyse attendance and revenue metrics What you’ll bring • 10+ years in events or concerts management, including 3+ years in a leadership role • A proven portfolio of high-capacity concerts, tours or large festivals with global exposure • Strong knowledge of live production (sound, lighting, rigging) and artist rider execution • Experience with event management, CRM and ticketing platforms • Understanding of crowd management, permitting and safety compliance • Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications or a related field (preferred) • Strong leadership, crisis management and multitasking skills, with flexibility for irregular hours and travel • Fluent Arabic and English language skills

10+ years in events or concerts management, including 3+ years in a leadership role. A proven portfolio of high-capacity concerts, tours or large festivals with global exposure. Strong knowledge of live production (sound, lighting, rigging) and artist rider execution. Experience with event management, CRM and ticketing platforms. Understanding of crowd management, permitting and safety compliance. Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications or a related field (preferred). Strong leadership, crisis management and multitasking skills, with flexibility for irregular hours and travel. Fluent Arabic and English language skills.

Prepare and update the annual strategic plan for concerts and festivals, and build the action plan and budget for each event. Develop the creative vision and operational blueprint for concerts and major events. Work with artist managers on bookings, and secure venues, technical staging, AV, lighting and sound. Manage event budgets, ticketing projections and contracts with suppliers, then deliver final financial reporting. Partner with marketing, PR and sponsorship teams to drive ticket sales, coverage and brand activations. Lead risk assessments, crowd-control and safety plans, and act as executive lead on show days. Run post-event debriefs and analyse attendance and revenue metrics.