Partnerships & Event Manager
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
About Richmond Properties
Richmond Properties is a fast-growing luxury real estate brokerage specialising in Dubai's most sought-after communities across secondary, leasing, and off-plan sales.
We are building a business that is recognised not only for exceptional results, but also for its people, culture, and reputation within the industry. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious and creative Partnerships & Event Manager to help shape the employee experience, strengthen our employer brand, and build meaningful relationships that support the growth of the business.
The Opportunity
This is a unique role that combines internal culture, employee engagement, employer branding, events, and strategic partnerships.
You will be responsible for creating initiatives that enhance the day-to-day experience of our employees while simultaneously building relationships and opportunities that elevate Richmond's presence within the Dubai market.
The successful candidate will play a key role in making Richmond one of the most desirable companies to work for in the UAE real estate industry.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Culture & Employee Engagement
- Develop and implement initiatives that strengthen company culture and employee engagement.
- Organise internal events, social activities, wellness initiatives, and team-building programmes.
- Create employee recognition and reward programmes.
- Support employee wellbeing through creative and engaging initiatives.
- Work closely with leadership to ensure company values are reflected throughout the employee experience.
- Gather employee feedback and recommend improvements to engagement and culture.
Partnerships & Employer Brand
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships that add value to employees and the wider business.
- Build relationships with luxury brands, fitness providers, hotels, universities, developers, charities, and business communities.
- Create opportunities that enhance Richmond's employer brand and market presence.
- Support recruitment initiatives through employer branding campaigns and external engagement activities.
- Represent Richmond at networking events, industry functions, and partnership meetings.
Events & Community Engagement
- Plan and deliver internal and external events throughout the year.
- Organise flagship company events, networking opportunities, charity initiatives, and community-focused activities.
- Create experiences that strengthen employee engagement while increasing brand visibility.
- Collaborate with internal departments to maximise participation and impact.
Reporting & Performance
- Track and report on employee engagement initiatives and partnership performance.
- Measure participation, engagement, and return on investment across programmes and events.
- Present regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve culture, engagement, and brand positioning.
Requirements
- Previous experience in Culture, Employee Engagement, Employer Branding, Partnerships, Events, Marketing, Community Management, or a similar role.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative thinker with the ability to turn ideas into practical initiatives.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to measure success and business impact.
- Experience planning and delivering events is highly desirable.
- Experience working within real estate, hospitality, luxury, lifestyle, or service-led industries is advantageous.
What Success Looks Like
- Increased employee engagement and participation across internal initiatives.
- Stronger employer brand and market visibility.
- Meaningful partnerships that add value to employees and the business.
- Successful delivery of internal and external events.
- Improved employee experience and retention.
- Positioning Richmond as one of the most desirable companies to work for within the Dubai real estate market.
Why Join Richmond?
At Richmond, you'll have the opportunity to build something meaningful. This is not a role focused on maintaining existing programmes — it's an opportunity to create, innovate, and shape the culture and reputation of a growing business.
If you're passionate about people, partnerships, events, and building exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you.