We are hiring a new ABC Events Manager
ROLE PROFILE
Role Title: Events Manager
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To: General Manager Australian Business Council, Board member responsible for events
Support: Office team, Admin Support
Location: Hybrid: On-site at events | Remote
Role Purpose: Plan and deliver an outstanding range of events that supports members to network and learn and contribute to the profitability of the council.
Hours: Approx. 30 hours per week
Start Date: Mid-late November 2026
Probationary: 6 months with a review at 3 months
Notice Period: 60 days
Key Accountabilities
Key Activities / Decision Areas
Event Planning
- Plan a range of events for members to participate in throughout the year
- Ensure events are attractive so they are well attended – good speakers, topics, locations, variety
- Continual review of member requirements to ensure members core needs are met
- Develop and maintain the yearly event calendar to ensure office and Board are well informed and have latest information on events
- Co-ordinate with Business Executive to ensure recruitment of new members is maximised and measured through event activities
- Manage and co-ordinate with other parties delivering events associated with ABC
- Build strong network of member venues in Dubai and minimise events held at non-member venues.
- Assist with general event and office queries
Financial Management
- Develop and maintain a budget and actuals spreadsheet for every event within prescribed timeline
- Negotiate with venues for competitive event rates
- Ensure that individual events do not run at a loss, within reason, and as many events as possible deliver a profit return to the council
- Provide Board (events and treasurer) with updated event budgets and actuals relevant for the Board meeting
- Support Business Executive with event partnership proposals and event deliverables
Event Implementation
- Secure and manage venues, catering, AV, photographer, suppliers
- Secure and manage speakers supported by General Manager and ABC Board.
- Create invite in-house and other relevant communications for the event, working in collaboration with office team for delivery.
- Coordinate the management of event sponsors (with support from Board and Business Executive)
- Provide event run sheets.
- Brief speakers on running order and messages required at event.
- Ensure event administration tasks are completed on time (with support from office administration) eg name tags, guests lists, speaker gifts, raffles
- Act as a ‘host’ at events when required
Event Stakeholder Management
- Co-ordinate with Business Executive to ensure event sponsors are well informed and satisfied with their investment
- Co-ordinate with Business Executive and Board to secure event sponsors
- Ensure the right sponsor is matched with right event
- Research and approach new sponsors for events
- Liaison with other stakeholders such as Austrade, State Governments, Business Councils and others in relation to event planning and sponsorship
Team Contribution
- Complete a monthly timesheet on time with an accurate record of hours completed.
- An active and contributing member of the ABC office.
- Support to other functions as required.
- Ensure office team are briefed and can manage key activities during leave or time away from the office.
- Where relevant, address members feedback and issues as they arise.
- Support Board on decisions, questions and general representation of events issues relating to the business.
- Advocate on behalf of the Australian Business Council and its Members at all times.
Person Specification
Technical / Professional Skills
- Demonstrated application of office technology (outlook. word, excel, PPT)
- Demonstrated ability with design software, Canva, Adobe suite
- Demonstrated ability with survey software
- Current Driver’s License
- Excellent English – written and spoken
Expertise / Experience
- Demonstrated experience in events management
Core Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to effectively manage timelines and deadlines
- Reliable, flexible and is effective under pressure
- Strong organisational skills
- High level of commitment and a self-starter
- High level of integrity
- Strong problem solving and judgement skills
- Ability to build sustainable relationships both internal and external
- Team-player willing to assist colleagues and cross-train
- Cultural awareness
- Confident presenter
- Confident negotiation skills
Apply now or reach out to us at the Australian Business Council Dubai to learn more.
Applications close at 5pm Sunday 1 November 2026. To apply, please send your CV to manager@abcduae.com