Manager - Partnerships & Events at High Street Resources

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Management, Event Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Cost Efficiency, B2B Experience, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Innovation, Crisis Management, Compliance, Performance Metrics

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

We are representing a leading multinational organisation with a strong regional footprint across the GCC. The firm operates at scale and is highly active across strategic partnerships, large-scale events, and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support both commercial growth and brand positioning. The organisation is undergoing continued regional and global transformation, with a strong focus on elevating professional standards, optimising ROI, and aligning regional initiatives with global best practices. Role Overview The Manager – Partnerships & Events will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering high-profile partnerships and events across the GCC. The role combines strategic planning, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and team leadership. This individual will lead a dedicated team responsible for the execution of a wide range of initiatives including corporate and internal events, town halls, gala dinners, employee engagement activities, signing ceremonies, delegations, trade shows, and conferences. The role requires hands-on execution at a very high standard while simultaneously driving process improvement, cost efficiency, and measurable impact. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Develop and maintain a regional Partnerships & Events strategy aligned with broader business and brand objectives Build and manage an annual GCC events plan with clear priorities, timelines, budgets, and measurable KPIs Support the development of events and partnerships strategies in line with communications and commercial plans Execution & Delivery Lead the end-to-end delivery of events, ensuring brand consistency, quality control, and operational excellence Manage internal teams and external agencies to deliver cost-effective, high-impact initiatives Oversee on-ground execution of complex, high-visibility events Stakeholder & Relationship Management Build strong relationships with internal business units and senior leadership Collaborate with government, public affairs, and external partners on international and regional platforms Manage a roster of specialist external agencies, including those aligned with global centres of excellence Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define and track ROI, performance metrics, and post-event reporting Review and enhance existing frameworks, processes, and procedures Drive innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging global best practices Risk & Compliance Maintain readiness to respond to short-term opportunities, unforeseen challenges, and crisis situations Ensure compliance with internal governance, brand guidelines, ethical standards, and safety requirements Candidate Profile Experience & Background 6–10 years of experience in corporate-level events and partnerships management Proven exposure to large-scale, high-profile events within complex, multinational environments Strong B2B experience; regional and international exposure highly preferred Skills & Competencies Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams Commercially astute, with experience linking events to business and reputational outcomes Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on Education & Personal Attributes Tertiary-level education required Excellent written and spoken English High levels of integrity, professionalism, and judgement Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset

Responsibilities

The Manager – Partnerships & Events will lead and deliver high-profile partnerships and events across the GCC, ensuring brand consistency and operational excellence. This role involves managing a dedicated team and overseeing the execution of various corporate and internal events.