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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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The British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are looking for a UAE Central Events, Residence and Engagement Team Manager based in Dubai, job grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO). This role is for Maternity Cover and for a fixed-term contract until 27th February 2026.
The jobholder will be responsible for the delivery of the UAE-wide “One HMG” Embassy Events Strategy. They will lead the UAE Central Events, Residence and Engagement Team, with staff in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and will have responsibility for the management of all Embassy events (on- and off-site) as well as for the management of the Residence of HM Ambassador (HMA) in Abu Dhabi and HM Consul General/HM Trade Commissioner (HMCG/HMTC) in Dubai.
The Central Events, Residence and Engagement Team is a joint team co-funded by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and provides a service for all departments on the “One HMG platform” at the Embassy including the Senior Leadership Team.
This is a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of the Embassies’ external-facing activity. It requires flexibility and creativity to deliver events with diverse objectives and themes, and on varying scales. Events range from relatively small discussions over a meal, to hosting Cabinet Ministers and VVIPs, to major corporate events and large-scale outdoor receptions for several hundred, or even a thousand, guests. The jobholder will also oversee management of the Residences and wider Engagement, Marketing and Communications activities and provide support to the Embassy’s Senior Leadership Team.
The role requires excellent leadership, project management and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders inside and outside the Embassy to achieve highly professional and efficient delivery of events and a positive experience for all guests, who may include very senior guests from the UK and the UAE.
The successful candidate will ideally have prior experience in events management and business hospitality. They will also need effective line management skills, the ability to coach, develop and nurture team members and attention to detail in order to assure a high-quality service in the Residences.
The nature of the role means attendance is required on site during events, which can be during evenings and weekends.
The FCDO is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We do not discriminate on any basis, including categories protected by law. In keeping with the FCDO’s commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace, hiring managers must incorporate the principles set out in the FCDO Disability Confident scheme job applications in the CBS recruitment process. Our CBS are recruited by Missions in-country in line with local employment laws.
Duties and responsibilities:
Event Strategy and Team Leadership (30%)
Event Management (30%)
Residence Management (20%)
Engagement, Marketing and Communications (20%)
Resources Managed
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.
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The candidate will have experience of having managed visits and/or events and
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Desirable:
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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15 June 2025
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Fixed Term
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40
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6 months
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Middle East & North Africa
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United Arab Emirates
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Dubai
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British Embassy
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AED
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25,646
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monthly
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1 September 2025
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27 February 2026
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Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata).
The salary for this role is AED 25,646 per month.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis until 27th February 2026, subject to six (6) months’ probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.
The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday from 0700 to 1800 hrs. The Employee’s normal weekly working hours are forty (40) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked; the timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee’s Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and will involve frequently working out of hours (evening and/ or weekends) during events.
Whilst the role will be based in Dubai, the jobholder will be required to visit the Embassy in Abu Dhabi frequently and often at short notice.
This role is based in Dubai but will involve travel within the Middle East and Pakistan region and internationally for business purposes. The successful candidate must be able to secure visas for these countries.
The Embassy has an active Learning and Development Committee, and the whole of Post is committed to providing the time and resources for staff to develop personally and professionally. The 70/20/10 learning and development model is applied in a flexible manner, with extensive informal and formal opportunities readily available.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their visa under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must ensure that the following is fully completed:
Please note: It is mandatory that all applicants complete the online application form including the employment and educational details, technical, skills and experience sections and the behaviour-based questions. Applications that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered whilst shortlisting for the next stage.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 UAE local time on 15th June 2025.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those employed by the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi & Dubai) applying for this position are advised to inform their current line managers upon submission of their application.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two to three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Due to the large number of applications, we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is tentative and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures before employment can begin. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Dubai is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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