Venue Management Coordinator

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Venue Management team in the planning, coordination, and delivery of venue operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities across assigned venues to ensure readiness for all event phases.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of venue operational plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Coordinate with functional areas including Security, Accreditation, Workforce, Transport, Medical, Technology, Broadcast, Cleaning, Catering, and Facilities Management.
• Monitor venue readiness and ensure operational requirements are delivered according to project timelines.
• Participate in venue inspections, operational meetings, site visits, and readiness reviews.
• Track actions, operational issues, and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Support venue testing, rehearsals, and operational readiness exercises before competition.
• Assist in coordinating contractors, suppliers, and service providers operating within the venue.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reports, risk registers, and venue documentation.
• Support event-time venue operations and contribute to resolving operational issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, operational procedures, and event standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting venue operations for international sporting events, tournaments, conferences, exhibitions, festivals, or other major events.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using event management or project management systems is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Sports Management, Business Administration, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required. Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel between Riyadh and Jeddah as required.

Preferred Background

• We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
• Supported venue operations for international football tournaments or other major sporting events.
• Experience working across multiple venues during large-scale events.
• Worked with international federations, government entities, venue owners, or major event stakeholders.
• Experience supporting venue readiness, operational planning, and event-time delivery.
• If you are an organized and detail-oriented events professional with a passion for delivering world-class sporting events, we encourage you to apply.