Senior Events Specialist

at  Lockton Inc

Working at Lockton
At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
About the Position
About Lockton Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day. At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton. How We Will Support You At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Professional experience in a truly global company that is reshaping the industry Excellent growth opportunities Benefit from a collaborative approach with in-country specialists to assist you in driving growth Support, coaching and development to help you to be the best you can be Hybrid working model, offering you flexibility and a great working environment
Business unit
Middle East
Schedule
Full Time Permanent
Job type
Experienced Professional
Workplace
Hybrid
Your Responsibilities
At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented, and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
The Senior Events Specialist will be an integral member of the Operations Team at Lockton MENA’s office in DIFC, playing a pivotal role in coordinating and executing a wide array of external and internal events. Collaborating with stakeholders throughout our business, you will provide support to associates and departments, ensuring that events are meticulously planned and executed to meet the highest standards. Your efforts will be strategically aligned with our business and communication objectives, as well as our brand values.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned events executive to join the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage firm in the world, working as part of the MENA Operations function.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in event management within the UAE market, including vendor and hotel coordination, and proven track record of orchestrating large-scale events such as company-wide gatherings and holiday parties.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning and executing corporate events from start to finish, including budget management and logistical coordination.
• Effective team player with cross-functional experience ensuring that events are amplified through PR and social media communications.
• Established credibility and ability to positively influence and collaborate with stakeholders across all organizational levels, including senior executives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently when necessary while maintaining strong collaboration skills.
• Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational capabilities for effective prioritization.Recognition of the need for flexibility, including willingness to work outside standard business hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or a related field
• Excellent time management skills
• Meticulous and attentive to detail
• Highly motivated and a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude towards work and learning in a multi-cultural environment
• Must be fluent in both Arabic and English
  Equal Opportunity Statement
  Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
  At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
  About Lockton
  Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
  At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
  How We Will Support You
  At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
  We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
  No Agencies Please
  Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant’s resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees

• Overseeing the complete lifecycle of events, ranging from focused gatherings such as round table discussions to large-scale functions, while working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional in-person, hybrid, and virtual experiences.
• Developing a comprehensive Lockton events strategy and annual calendar of events and sponsorships, clearly aligned with the brand and business objectives.
• Collaborating with associates to understand their event needs, providing guidance, and ensuring alignment with divisional and business objectives as well as Lockton’s brand values.
• Working alongside external agencies, marketing team, and executive assistants to efficiently delegate tasks and ensure flawless event execution.
• Establishing measurable KPIs for events and implementing thorough evaluations to gather insights for continuous improvement, with findings shared across the organization.
• Partnering with the internal marketing team, and external suppliers as necessary to craft compelling event content for both internal and external audiences.
• Ensuring a deep understanding of logistical event requirements to facilitate meticulous planning and seamless execution, including venue management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight.
• Implementing the latest technology and innovative solutions to enhance event experiences and streamline operations.
  Qualifications