Accommodation Manager

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Contract Duration: August 2026 - February 2027 (Fixed-Term Contract)

We are seeking an experienced Accommodation Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of accommodation operations for a prestigious international sporting event taking place in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all accommodation-related activities, ensuring seamless hotel operations and an exceptional experience for accredited client groups, including officials, teams, VIPs, workforce, and other tournament stakeholders. This role requires strong operational planning, stakeholder management, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, large-scale event environment.

• Lead the planning and execution of the accommodation programme from pre-event planning through event delivery and post-event close-out.


• Manage relationships with hotels, accommodation providers, and hospitality partners to ensure contractual obligations and service levels are met.


• Coordinate room allocations, inventory management, booking processes, and accommodation schedules for various stakeholder groups.


• Work closely with internal functional teams including Transport, Accreditation, Workforce, Hospitality, Logistics, Finance, and Venue Operations to ensure integrated planning and seamless service delivery.


• Develop accommodation operational plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), contingency plans, and reporting frameworks.


• Monitor accommodation inventory and occupancy, ensuring efficient utilisation while managing changes, cancellations, and last-minute requests.


• Conduct hotel site inspections and readiness assessments to ensure facilities meet operational and service standards.


• Resolve accommodation-related issues promptly while maintaining a high level of stakeholder satisfaction.


• Manage accommodation budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery of services.


• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and updates for senior management.


• Ensure compliance with event policies, health and safety standards, and quality assurance requirements.


• Support testing activities, operational rehearsals, and readiness exercises prior to the event.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Business Administration, Event Management, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in accommodation management, hotel operations, hospitality, or major event operations.


• Previous experience working on large-scale international sporting events, international tournaments, exhibitions, or major events is highly desirable.


• Strong understanding of hotel operations, room inventory management, and stakeholder accommodation planning.


• Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• Proven experience managing external suppliers, hotel partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly in a dynamic operational environment.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with accommodation management or event management systems is an advantage.


• Fluent in English and Arabic is a must

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.


• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven event environment.


• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and during event operations as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of one of the region's most prestigious international sporting events while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.