Stand Design Manager

Stand Design Manager

Full-time

Company Description

is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Over the next 12 months Tahaluf will scale to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.
To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Gov and Non Gov Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners don’t just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they’re also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Be part of something BIG!

Building on the success of record-breaking tech event , which grew to be the world’s largest tech event globally in terms of attendee numbers in just its second edition, and award-winning cyber-security event , Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including , , which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition in October, as well as establishing Saudi-born brands, such as , a not-to-be-missed meeting place for the global Food & Beverage industry.
Be part of an ambitious and highly committed team, who aren’t afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities

Job Description

Stand Design Manager is responsible for overall management of floor safety, stand design approvals and supervision of H&S floor safety contractors. Collaborating with event operations & show teams to ensure suppliers and exhibitor appointed contractors achieve the required Informa standards.
Primary areas of responsibility for event deliverables is the KSA region. This person should hold strong management aspects of: event staging, temporary structures, power distribution, AV & lighting, logistics, rigging & health & safety.
Guide technical input to event specific H&S sections in relevant manual sections. Ensure H&S and stand regulations are compliant to applicable local legislation, and venue standards. Monitor and review stand plan submissions, to Permission to Build status. Evaluate stand design requirements and stand plan submissions and identify risk exposure and offer solutions. Evaluate any floor safety team and guide activities in line with applicable requirements. Oversee high risk activities e.g. early access, rigging, heavy lifts, large machinery etc. Provide safety inductions when required. Manage the onsite construction (build) and dismantlement (breakdown) stages. Support any onsite immediate action to incidents / emergency situations. Record event H&S event performance Liaise with sales & sponsorship teams where branding charges on stand designs are required. Management of appointed H&S floor safety contractor Provide recommended schedule for floor managers during the event. Provide input to the wash-up meeting lessons learned.

Qualifications

NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent is a must. Able to demonstrate a proactive approach and take initiative, anticipating needs. Strong time management and organisational skills; can work to tight deadlines, able to prioritise and manage several different tasks at the same time. IT confident and able to work with various systems; including, but not limited to, excellent Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills. Ability and willingness to travel to events as required. A background knowledge in exhibition industry / operations Understand technical elements to construction design management.

Additional Information

Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines and deliverables. Great handle of administrative responsibilities. Practice good time management. Be trustworthy, professional, and reliable. Practice confidentiality at all times. Demonstrate good teamwork with co-workers/peers. Willingness to work flexible hours, when required. Willingness to take on responsibility. Ability to be creative within own job area. Maintain strong communications with all internal and external stakeholders.
Stand Design Manager
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA, sa * Full-time