Operations Manager IKEA Dubai Festival City

Operations Associate Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE by Mackenzie Jones

Operations Associate Mackenzie Jones - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted In 16/1/2014

Job Description

Over the years my client has worked across all sectors of the live entertainment industry and is immensely proud of their achievements as one of the UAE's leading event organizers. They always look forward, and are constantly challenging themselves to find new talent, new formats, and new experiences for the passionate public.

This person is responsible for the smooth on-site/off-site production and operations of smaller events. This position ensures that the production and operations components are within time, on cost and quality as set out in the plan. The role shall report to the Vice President of Operations. This role shall encompass a wide range of tasks and deliverables relating to the operational and administrative delivery of the event.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supporting the operations team in the execution of all event related operations
• Administrative support to the Vice President Operations and Operations Manager
• Assisting the in-house team to implement the above activities
• Managing timelines and internal budget/LPO/contract requests
• Distribution of contract information to contractors
• Collation of necessary information from third party contracts such as visas, work permits, labor cards, accreditation requests
• Ability to understand event documentation contracts/agreements/briefs/technical riders etc
• Distribution of schedules, time lines

Job Category

Administration & Secretarial

Job Requirements Experience

Min: 3 Years

Career Level

Senior

Job Type

Full Time

Vacancies

4 Open Positions

Salary

Negotiable

Gender

Any

Degree Level

Any

Faculty / Institute

Any

Major

Any

Age

Any

Nationality

Any

Residence Location

Any

Languages

Any

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

Candidates must have a strong ability to work within a team and across departments, have strong administrative skills, aptitude and/or experience (eg. Databases, table structures). Strong oral and written communication skills, a high degree of integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics. You ideally will come from a background in event organization and have knowledge of event health and safety.

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 3 years administration/event experience.

Only UAE National candidates will be considered.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It's all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We're growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.

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