GF1882 - CONTROLLER - EVENTS MANAGEMENT
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CompanyGulf Air Group
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DivisionAdmin
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LocationBahrain - Head Quarter
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DepartmentCEO Office
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Closing Date05-Jan-2026
MAIN OBJECTIVES
To plan and deliver high-quality corporate and stakeholder events that strengthen the airline’s reputation and relationships, ensure brand-consistent execution, and support strategic communications—while coordinating logistics, protocol, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless experiences.
MAIN DUTIES
Coordinate, and deliver corporate/PR events (route launches, MoU signings, press conferences, inaugurations, awards, VIP visits, staff events, exhibitions/airshows).
Liaise with internal teams and external parties (airports, regulators, partners, venues, hotels).
Manage invitations, RSVP tracking, guest lists, seating plans, VIP handling, meet-and-greet flows, and protocol requirements (including government stakeholders where relevant).
Oversee venue setup, staging, branding/signage, AV, lighting, catering, giveaways, registration, run-of-show timelines, and manage on-site execution.
Coordinate event messaging, scripts, speaker notes, MC briefs, presentation decks, and talking points; align announcements with PR/social plans.
Support press attendance, media accreditation (where needed), press kits, interview scheduling, photo calls, and media zones; coordinate with photographers/videographers.
Ensure all event touchpoints follow airline brand guidelines (visual identity, tone of voice, templates, collateral, uniforms/appearance standards).
Brief and manage event agencies and vendors by obtaining quotes, comparing proposals, managing contracts/SLAs, and ensure delivery against scope.
Build events budget, raise PR/POs, track spend, reconcile invoices, and ensure compliance with procurement and governance processes.
Coordinate permits, insurance, security requirements, HSE considerations, crowd control, and contingency plans (weather/operational disruptions).
Ensure event plans do not conflict with operations and airport constraints, coordinate timings with flight schedules, VIP movements, and operational peak periods.
Produce post-event reports covering outcomes, media/social coverage, attendance, lessons learned, and recommendations, archive assets and documentation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in events, hospitality, or marketing.
EXPERIENCE
2 years of experience in event management, preferably within the aviation or hospitality industry.
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph
- Passport Copy