Sponsorship and Events Specialist

About the role

The Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand team at Emirates is looking for a Sponsorship and Events Specialist to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of events, activities and in‑stadium activations across assigned regions and business units. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and agency partners to ensure each activation meets budget, timeline and brand objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and execute events, sponsorships and activations, ensuring alignment with global and regional briefs.
• Define and source internal and external resources required for successful delivery.
• Manage budgets, track costs and ensure financial stewardship.
• Oversee logistics, crew, graphics and other on‑site elements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies, escalating risks as needed.
• Guide outstations on local requirements and ensure compliance with corporate strategy.
• Develop and share best‑practice guidelines across the Sponsorships and Events team.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in Marketing and Media Communications.
• Degree or Honours in Marketing or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale events and sponsorship programmes.
• Strong budget management and cost‑control skills.

Required skills

• Project Management
• Organisational Skills
• Media Communications
• Marketing