General Manager – Culture & Sports Events (Confidential Role)

As part of a confidential mandate, TheHappyRecruiter is supporting a player in the cultural & sports events industry, directly linked to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, in the search for a General Manager based in Riyadh.In this position you will lead, structure, and elevate large-scale event operations, working closely with local authorities and international stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary teamOversee planning, production & end-to-end delivery of large cultural & sports eventsCoordinate with local authorities and institutional partnersImplement robust processes and drive operational excellenceContribute creative and strategic input to upcoming flagship projectsMust-Have ProfileProven track record managing teams of 100+ staff within an events companyStrong experience in large-scale cultural and/or sports eventsHighly organised, structured, detail-orientedCreative, solution-driven and delivery-focusedAbility to lead and unify both local and international teamsStrong interest in and respect for Saudi cultureAbility to perform in fast-paced, evolving environmentsExperience working with governmental or institutional bodies is a plusOpen to candidates with a first approach to the Saudi marketOpen to both male and female candidates.Languages & MobilityEnglish: mandatory working languageArabic: strong advantage but not mandatoryOpen to European, North American & South American candidates seeking a unique Middle Eastern experience and ready to relocate on-site for the role.Applications are handled with the highest confidentiality. Interested candidates may reach out directly to Géraldine Spies via Linkedin or by email: geraldine@thehappyrecruiter.aeDue to the high volume of applications, only candidates matching with the criteria will be considered, thank you for your understanding.