Event Coordinator

About the role

IIQAF Group is looking for a highly organized and creative Event Coordinator to join its hospitality team in Dubai. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a wide range of events, from corporate conferences and exhibitions to weddings and private functions, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute corporate events, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, weddings, banquets and private functions.
• Meet clients to capture event objectives, budgets, timelines and special requirements.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, contracts, schedules and operational plans.
• Coordinate with hotels, venues, suppliers, decorators, caterers, entertainment providers, photographers and transport partners.
• Manage venue setup, logistics, seating, AV requirements, signage and event materials.
• Oversee event operations from planning through successful completion, including food‑and‑beverage coordination.
• Monitor budgets, vendor invoices, purchase orders and expense tracking.
• Ensure guest satisfaction, resolve issues promptly and supervise event staff and external vendors.
• Conduct site inspections, ensure health and safety compliance and prepare post‑event reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism, Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Previous experience in event coordination, conference or banquet management, preferably within hotels, resorts or event agencies.
• Strong knowledge of event planning, banquet operations, hospitality standards and vendor management.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and project‑management abilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Event management software

What we offer

• Competitive salary of AED 7,000–7,500 per month