JOB PURPOSE:

Manage and lead the development and execution of event content strategies to ensure alignment with the organization's brand and communication goals. This role involves curating, designing, and delivering impactful event content that resonates with internal and external stakeholders, enhances brand reputation, and supports business objectives. The Manager, Event Content will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure events are strategically aligned and executed to the highest standards.

 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Develop and implement event content strategies that align with the organization's brand and communication objectives.
• Curate and design content for corporate events, ensuring alignment with the organization's messaging and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather insights and requirements for event content development.
• Oversee the production and delivery of event content, including presentations, videos, and other multimedia materials.
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all event content.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of event content and make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and agencies involved in content creation and event production.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in event content and storytelling.
• Support the planning and execution of major corporate events, including ADIPEC and other high-profile engagements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and standards in all event content activities.
• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.             

Generic Accountabilities

Operational Plans

• Support the development and delivery of consistent and realistic long and short-term operational plans for the Division in line with the Function objectives, manage the day-to-day implementation of approved long and short-term plans, and ensure they are effectively converted into performance objectives to achieve established service levels.

Budgets and Operational Plans

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Divisional budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Ensure the implementation of appropriate Division policies, processes, systems, standards, procedures and internal controls, Company guidelines, b u direct reports, in order to support execution of the Directorate’s work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development of the Directorate’s KPI’s and ensure proper cascade of the Performance objectives to direct reports.
• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function / Division in line with the Company Performance framework.

People Development

• Contribute to the development of knowledge, competencies and innovative spirit in support of Personal Development Plans (PDP’s), Succession Planning and Talent pipeline within the Division with an emphasis on UAE Nationals to meet Emiratization targets.

Organisation Structure and Development

• Review and advise the VP, Group Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility on the appropriate organisation structure for the Division that will best utilise human capital while proactively incorporating sustainability into the on-going work practices to meet the business objectives.

Risk Management

• Communicate corporate business ethics and Company’s Code of Conduct to employees within the Division and ensure compliance to the Corporate Policies and guidelines.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Recommend new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Recommend improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with approved standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the Division.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

• Collaborate with the Group Communications Function leadership team to align event content strategies with overall communication goals.
• Engage with other directorates and functions to gather input and ensure alignment on event content requirements.
• Any other Directorate / Function, as required.

External

• Manage relationships with external consultants, contractors, and vendors involved in event content creation and production.
• Represent the organization in external forums and events to promote its brand and messaging.
• ADNOC Group Companies.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 15 years of professional experience in progressive and more senior-level roles in communications. Preferably experience in a large-scale organization with complex business operations or experience working in various industries. At least 5 years in a managerial / supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of corporate communication strategy development and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of public relations strategy development and implementation, and ability to devise strategies that drive business results.
• Creative and innovative approach to communications with the ability to identify new ways of working and lead change.
• Strong knowledge of reputation management techniques and concepts.
• Knowledge of the Group’s operations and various sectors, and ability to lead the delivery of tailored corporate communication strategies in line with specific business requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.