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A unique opportunity to further develop Alserkal’s position as a socially responsible cultural enterprise dedicated to cultivating a creative economy and fostering creativity, talent and discourse. The position plays a key role focusing on client projects delivering content-driven programmes and initiatives. The Advisory Projects Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that all elements relating to the programming projects are accounted for and delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

Alserkal Advisory specialises in building multi-disciplinary programmes addressing themes pertinent to contemporary dialogue. We believe in artistic interventions conceptualised and designed with critical engagement and content in mind, becoming an empowering place for both local and extended audiences. The Advisory Projects Operations Manager is responsible for successful delivery of prorgammes for the client.

• Oversee all projects and project managers, streamlining all planning, coordination, execution and budgeting.
• Manage project teams to ensure efficiency in delivery
• Oversee planning and logistics for any cultural production projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are in place, and that all elements of the project are running on schedule and delivered in a timely manner
• Oversee delivery of strong A to Z events management offering.
• Forecast and manage budgets, payments and prepare and budget reports as required
• Liaise with and coordinate all contracts and logistics
• Plan, brief and liaise with Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure the smooth delivery of all programmes
• Prepare progress reports for each project and debrief / post-event reports for all programmes and projects as agreed with the Directors and with the client
• Support Director on Advisory business development to achieve annual target via proposal management/development, new contacts, and RFP assessments
• Execute ambitious, experimental, and innovative interdisciplinary projects that bring together visual arts, music, performance, design, dance, theatre, commissions, public events, and special projects.
• Manage HR requirements, including recruitment, team reporting and development.
  

Required skills + experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a related field
• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications.
• A proven track record in project management and the delivery of projects with budgets exceeding AED 3,000,000
• A demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to arts and culture within MENA and Internationally
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent budget-keeping and reporting skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Work experience in the GCC or wider region is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to develop positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work within an ambiguous, constantly changing environment
  

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Weekends and overtime might be required during intense periods and/or during special projects and events. This job description summarises the main key responsibilities of your role but there may be other reasonable requests made and other responsibilities included from time to time.

Apply: talent@alserkal.online

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative Content & PR Executive to join Alserkal Initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing content campaigns across all business units and projects. The position requires a strong command of English, with exceptional skills in creative content writing and storytelling, and a passion for making art accessible to all. You should thrive in a high-intensity environment and have a proven track record of delivering editorial projects from concept to publication, including commissioning and managing multimedia content. A fresh perspective on delivering key messages and a deep enthusiasm for storytelling are essential. This full-time role reports directly to the Associate Director Content at Alserkal.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a content strategy for all Alserkal platforms, ensuring a cohesive journey from the website to social media, newsletters, and offline touchpoints.

• Ensure consistent application of the style guide across all communications and assist in implementing the brand’s tone of voice across all subsidiaries.

• Storyboard and create narratives for brand videos and social media content.

• Oversee the editorial calendar, commission freelance work, write articles, manage video and podcast production, and liaise with retained social media agencies on coordination activities.

• Work with the Associate Director Content to craft key messages for Alserkal and its initiatives, including developing content for spokespeople when needed.

• Generate ideas for senior stakeholders in the business, including Founder and Executive Director, to stay top of mind with press, locally, regionally and internationally.

• Engage in press and media relations for Alserkal locally, regionally and internationally, building the database and looking to further build the reputation of Alserkal and its spokespeople.

• Draft and edit corporate communications such as letters, speeches, profiles, and case studies and all press materials, including press releases, interviews, and speeches.

• Community communications for Alserkal Avenue community members, gathering content, liaising on press and social media, and working with the community relations team to inform them about news, marketing campaigns and initiatives and garner their support.

• Management of all aspects of press trips, including but not limited to the creation of schedules for press visits, transportation, dining, and liaison with members of press on a press trip, in coordination with the VIP and outreach Manager.

• Fielding any press enquiries, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure responses are drafted on brand and then approved and shared in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with freelancers and agencies, writing briefs, reviewing proposals, and ensuring contract compliance.

• Review visitor analytics, make data-driven improvements. Create and share monthly PR reports and analysis with the marketing team and other stakeholders.

Knowledge & Education

• 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong editorial, copywriting and content creation experience

• Experience of developing and managing multimedia content

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications in Writing/Marketing/Communications/Public Relations/ or similar

• A demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to arts and culture within the MEASA region

Required Skills

• Proven editorial skills, with experience of creating an editorial calendar, and responsibility for the process from start to end

• Affinity for strategy

• Budget management skills

• Strong reporting and analysis

• Strong writing skills, and able to adapt tone of voice to different subjects

• Multimedia management, e.g. development of videos and podcasts

• Ability to develop and balance key messaging

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team

• High levels of self-motivation, with the ability to work within an environment subject to change

• Resilient and comfortable working under pressure

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects at once, while ensuring the highest quality execution possible within the initial deadlines set

• Confident and outgoing, used to networking and substantial experience in outward-facing roles

• Well-spoken, with great presentation and communication skills

• Innovative and entrepreneurial in their approach, always looking for ways to improve our offering

• Enthusiastic and engaged, actively seeking feedback on his/her performance and behaviour in order to continually improve the performance, and seeking out opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and overtime may be required during peak periods and/or for special projects and events.

• This job description summarises the key responsibilities of your role, but there may be other reasonable requests and additional responsibilities assigned from time to time.

• Those interested can write to talent@alserkal.online with two writing samples, using the following subject line: Content Executive, Alserkal Initiatives

We are looking for a dynamic Digital Marketing Assistant Manager to join Alserkal Initiatives. You will work closely with our team to shape and execute digital strategy, driving campaigns across our website, editorial, newsletters, and social media, with the aim of strengthening the Alserkal brand and expanding our audiences. The ideal candidate will have strong digital marketing skills, a sharp eye for detail, a flair for creative copywriting, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A passion for art and culture, along with a commitment to growing with the Alserkal team, is essential. This full-time role reports directly to the Digital Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand Alserkal’s digital communications, contributing to audience growth through effective content and campaign management across the website, newsletters, and social media channels, knowing how each digital marketing campaign supports their overarching goals.

• Set marketing campaigns and create marketing calendars in alignment with the Digital Marketing Manager, aligning key messages and marketing strategies, and social media plans, while managing budgets, as well as ensuring all digital marketing efforts, both online and offline, are delivered on time and meet deadlines.

• Ensure that marketing content is created, shared, and updated on relevant channels in an effective and timely manner.

• Monitor paid digital advertising campaigns, including paid social media and Google Ads, content on review sites, Google Business, and other touchpoints.

• Prepare holistic marketing reports, delivering learning and insights to both internal and external stakeholders on a weekly and monthly basis as required.

• Liaise with freelancers, community members, partners, and agencies as required for digital marketing initiatives.

• Coordinate with the Brand & Design team to ensure that Alserkal Initiatives’ digital channels are on-brand, continually updated, and successfully growing following and engagement.

• Lead internal communications as needed, working closely with the marketing team and wider business units.

• Provide copywriting support, UX knowledge and best practice to create engaging content adhering to inbound and SEO best practices including scripts/briefing for ad campaign, emails, landing pages and social media assets. Regularly collaborate with internal teams to plan and create content for monthly/quarterly campaigns.
  

Knowledge & Education

• 4-6 years of Marketing and CRM experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Familiar with website technology, content management systems, SEO best practices and Google Analytics

• Experience with CRMs and Email Marketing

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, with relevant professional qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or a related field.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively as part of a team

• High levels of self-motivation, with the ability to work within an environment subject to change

• Resilient and comfortable working under pressure

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to multitask, simultaneously manage multiple projects at once, while ensuring the highest quality execution possible within set deadlines

• Well spoken, with great presentation and communication skills

• Strong editorial skills, with the ability to collate a combination of content that will speak directly with, and engage, target audiences

• Excellent writing, copywriting, and copy editing skills, with the ability to independently craft messages across a range of topics, and across both commercial and non-profit requirements

• Strong ability to find and utilise creative and innovative solutions in appropriate ways

• Confident and decisive with focus on desired results

• A passion to grow in the art, design, and culture industry

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and overtime may be required during peak periods and/or for special projects and events.

• This job description summarises the key responsibilities of your role, but there may be other reasonable requests and additional responsibilities assigned from time to time.

• Those interested can write to talent@alserkal.online with two campaign samples, using the following subject line: Digital Marketing Assistant Manager, Alserkal Initiatives.

About Alserkal

Alserkal is a socially responsible and forward-thinking cultural enterprise dedicated to developing sustainable models for homegrown initiatives with a commitment to nurturing alternative ideas and impactful research with regional relevance. Founded in 2007 by Emirati businessman and patron Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, Alserkal is renowned for its ground-breaking artistic productions, experimental approach and for the creation of culturally meaningful spaces that inspire and shape communities. Alserkal has three primary areas of activity: cultivating a creative economy in Dubai and building a collaborative network of civic-cultural institutions through its renowned cultural district, Alserkal Avenue; providing advisory services to public and private sector entities; and, supporting public artist commissions, residencies, research grants and educational programmes through its non-profit, Alserkal Arts Foundation.

Alserkal has transformed the cultural landscape of Dubai and the UAE through the creation of a thriving, region-specific community of over 70 contemporary art galleries, visual and performing arts organisations, designers and entrepreneur-led businesses at Alserkal Avenue, providing an essential platform for the development of creative industries in the region.

Alserkal utilises its collective expertise in arts initiatives and cultural production, heritage creation, community building and engagement, as well as urbanism and planning for creative industries, to guide public and private sector entities in developing sustainable and responsive business models.

About Alserkal Advisory

We are a multidisciplinary practice comprised of Alserkal’s founding team in addition to thinkers, researchers, and specialists in diverse fields from multiple geographies. Our advisory practice helps develop cultural production and establish spaces for polyphonic voices. We challenge conventional business practices, embracing a conscious approach to reimagining cultural destinations and crafting audience-specific public programmes that resonate with our communities, while also assessing our impact on society, the environment, and local economies.

Our work is collaborative and process-based, enabling a shared authority for cultural ideation through critical thinking and social agency. Our intellectual labour is grounded in an ethos of care and long-term cooperation with our artists, writers, practitioners, partners, and clients. While we seek to innovate and re-imagine artistic interventions, we are also mindful of the importance of developing strategies that ensure their longevity and sustenance.

As an independent and privately owned practice, proudly born in Dubai, we work unhindered by agendas. While working to achieve our partners’ cultural ambitions, we remain culturally sensitive to the traditions and histories of our region and beyond. This lived understanding of regional and local dynamics constitutes a cornerstone of our research-driven, context-sensitive approach to any project we pursue. We select projects diligently, ensuring our expertise and clients’ expectations align to produce meaningful, history-making outcomes that reflect our thinking, values and ethos.

Essential Functions & Objectives

This is a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of culture and consulting, further consolidating Alserkal Advisory’s position as a strategic partner to our clients. The position focuses on client-focused research projects. The Alserkal Advisory Research Associate is responsible for ensuring standards of clarity and rigour in documentation including benchmarking, best practices, methodologies and strategy.

This full-time position reports directly to the Director of Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Proposal Development

• Work closely with the Advisory team to research, analyze and write documents for client projects.

• Interpret existing and collated date to produce briefs, documents and executive summaries.

• Grasp and enhance the logic, supporting suggestions with further evidence or research

• Visually interpret the points developed in the argument, using the Alserkal photo archive, or other image sources

• Strengthen the argument by suggesting alternative flows or structures

• Build presentations and documents from scratch following a brief and conforming to internal templates

• Tailor pre-existing presentations to specific client needs

• Work closely with the Director to identify research sources and collate

• content from different internal and external sources for inclusion in presentations

• Work closely with the design team to oversee flawless execution of all decks, for both internal and external use

• Sense check, fact check and proofread all content for presentations, for both internal and external use

Research + Development

• Research, create and contribute content for Alerkal Advisory projects, including but not limited to market research and sectoral information, strategy, cultural production, exhibition-making, commissions, conferences, design collaborations, multi-disciplinary initiatives and more

• Investigate, shortlist, and maintain contacts with research agencies capable of collaborating on thought leadership initiatives and/or research presentations with Alserkal Advisory

Administration + Archive Management

• Manage and update all project files

• Handle daily administrative tasks associated to the smooth running of Alserkal Advisory project operations including reporting and general admin

Required skills + experience

• 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a related field

• A demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to arts and culture

• Familiarity with research methodologies and leading multi-stakeholder research projects

• Attention to detail and efficient problem solving

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Excellent reporting skills

• Excellent level of writing, argument development, analytical capabilities, and communication skills

• Work experience in the GCC or wider region desirable

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work within an ambiguous constantly changing environment

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full-time project-based position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturdays and overtime might be required during intense periods and/or during special projects and events.

This job description summarises the main key responsibilities of your role but there may be other reasonable requests made and other responsibilities included from time to time.

Those interested can write to talent@alserkal.online with the following subject line:

Research Associate, Alserkal Advisory - <Name>

About Alserkal

Alserkal is a socially responsible and forward-thinking cultural enterprise dedicated to developing sustainable models for homegrown initiatives with a commitment to nurturing alternative ideas and impactful research with regional relevance. Founded in 2007 by Emirati businessman and patron Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, Alserkal is renowned for its ground-breaking artistic productions, experimental approach and for the creation of culturally meaningful spaces that inspire and shape communities. Alserkal has three primary areas of activity: cultivating a creative economy in Dubai and building a collaborative network of civic-cultural institutions through its renowned cultural district, Alserkal Avenue; providing advisory services to public and private sector entities; and, supporting public artist commissions, residencies, research grants and educational programmes through its non-profit, Alserkal Arts Foundation.

Alserkal has transformed the cultural landscape of Dubai and the UAE through the creation of a thriving, region-specific community of over 70 contemporary art galleries, visual and performing arts organisations, designers and entrepreneur-led businesses at Alserkal Avenue, providing an essential platform for the development of creative industries in the region.

Alserkal utilises its collective expertise in arts initiatives and cultural production, heritage creation, community building and engagement, as well as urbanism and planning for creative industries, to guide public and private sector entities in developing sustainable and responsive business models.

About Alserkal Advisory

Alserkal Advisory is a multidisciplinary practice comprised of Alserkal’s founding team in addition to thinkers, researchers, and specialists in diverse fields from multiple geographies. The advisory practice helps develop cultural production and establish spaces for polyphonic voices. The Advisory challenges conventional business practices, embracing a mindful approach to reimagining cultural destinations and crafting audience-specific public programmes that resonate with our communities, while also assessing our impact on society, the environment, and local economies.

Alserkal Advisory has three principal areas of expertise: cultural production, including audience-specific programming, flagship events, and public art commissioning; developing cultural institutions and destinations, ranging from establishing not-for-profit entities to building sustainable communities; and policy-making for creative industries, including guidance and support on infrastructure and government/economic licensing. Clients include Expo 2020 Dubai, ICD Brookfield and Swatch.

Alserkal Advisory is part of Alserkal, a cultural enterprise based in Dubai, that was founded by Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal.

Essential Functions & Objectives

The Alserkal Advisory Operations Executive will play a key support role in delivering client programmes . This role will work closely across Alserkal central teams as well as the client team to help deliver a robust calendar of programmes, whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality that represent the Alserkal Advisory brand

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing an exciting and rigorous multi-disciplinary programming. These are experimental, and innovative interdisciplinary projects that bring together visual arts, music, performance, design, dance, theatre, commissions, public events, and special projects.

• Support delivery of Client Projects from concept through to execution, including project plans, deadlines and progress reports.

• Support coordination and delivery of the programmes that meet the client’s objectives.

• Support delivery of collaborations with other organisations, where required, on engagement activities with a focus on content creation and control.

• Bridge the communication between the Advisory project manager and core financial team.

• Understand and provide reports on finance processes for each project. This should include updates to PR requests, outstanding payments and budget allocation, tracking and control.

• Handle daily administrative tasks associated to the smooth running of the client project including budget management, portal management, reporting and general admin.

• Coordinate with all internal teams to ensure successful implementation of public programmes.

Required skills + experience

• 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a related field

• A proven track record in project management and the delivery of projects with budgets exceeding AED 100,000

• An in-depth understanding and appreciation of the current public engagement and positioning of Alserkal Avenue

• A demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to arts and culture

• Attention to detail and efficient problem solving

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications.

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills

• Excellent budget-keeping and reporting skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Work experience in the GCC or wider region desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to develop positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work within an ambiguous constantly changing environment

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full time position from starting 1st September 2024. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturdays and overtime might be required during intense periods and/or during special projects and events.

This job description summarises the main key responsibilities of your role but there may be other reasonable requests made and other responsibilities included from time to time.

Those interested can write to talent@alserkal.online with the following subject line:

Operations Executive, Alserkal Advisory - <Name>

About Alserkal

Alserkal is a socially responsible and forward-thinking cultural enterprise dedicated to developing sustainable models for homegrown initiatives with a commitment to nurturing alternative ideas and impactful research with regional relevance. Founded in 2007 by Emirati businessman and patron Abdelmonem Bin Eisa Alserkal, Alserkal is renowned for its ground- breaking artistic productions, experimental approach and for the creation of culturally meaningful spaces that inspire and shape communities. Alserkal has three primary areas of activity: cultivating a creative economy in Dubai and building a collaborative network of civic-cultural institutions through its renowned cultural district, Alserkal Avenue; providing advisory services to public and private sector entities; and, supporting public artist commissions, residencies, research grants and educational programmes through its non- profit, Alserkal Arts Foundation.

Alserkal has transformed the cultural landscape of Dubai and the UAE through the creation of a thriving, region-specific community of over 70 contemporary art galleries, visual and performing arts organisations, designers and entrepreneur-led businesses at Alserkal Avenue, providing an essential platform for the development of creative industries in the region.

Alserkal utilises its collective expertise in arts initiatives and cultural production, heritage creation, community building and engagement, as well as urbanism and planning for creative industries, to guide public and private sector entities in developing sustainable and responsive business models.

About Alserkal Advisory

We are a multidisciplinary practice comprised of Alserkal’s founding team in addition to thinkers, researchers, and specialists in diverse fields from multiple geographies. Our advisory practice helps develop cultural production and establish spaces for polyphonic voices. We challenge conventional business practices, embracing a conscious approach to reimagining cultural destinations and crafting audience-specific public programmes that resonate with our communities, while also assessing our impact on society, the environment, and local economies.

Our work is collaborative and process-based, enabling a shared authority for cultural ideation through critical thinking and social agency. Our intellectual labour is grounded in an ethos of care and long-term cooperation with our artists, writers, practitioners, partners, and clients. While we seek to innovate and re-imagine artistic interventions, we are also mindful of the importance of developing strategies that ensure their longevity and sustenance.

As an independent and privately owned practice, proudly born in Dubai, we work unhindered by agendas. While working to achieve our partners’ cultural ambitions, we remain culturally sensitive to the traditions and histories of our region and beyond. This lived understanding of regional and local dynamics constitutes a cornerstone of our research-driven, context-sensitive approach to any project we pursue. We select projects diligently, ensuring our expertise and clients’ expectations align to produce meaningful, history-making outcomes that reflect our thinking, values and ethos.

Essential Functions & Objectives

A unique opportunity to further develop Alserkal’s position as a socially responsible cultural enterprise dedicated to cultivating a creative economy and fostering creativity, talent and discourse. The position plays a key role focusing on client projects delivering content-driven programmes and initiatives. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all elements relating to the programming projects are accounted for and delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

Alserkal Advisory specialises in building multi-disciplinary programmes addressing themes pertinent to contemporary dialogue. We believe in artistic interventions conceptualised and designed with critical engagement and content in mind, becoming an empowering place for both local and extended audiences. The Project Manager is responsible for successful delivery of prorgammes for the client.

• Act as project manager for client projects, handling all planning, coordination, execution and budgeting.

• Execute ambitious, experimental, and innovative interdisciplinary projects that bring together visual arts, music, performance, design, dance, theatre, commissions, public events, and special projects.

• Manage planning and logistics for any cultural production projects, ensuring deadlines and budgets are in place, and that all elements of the project are running on schedule and delivered in a timely manner

• Responsible for the delivery of strong A to Z events management offering.

• Forecast and manage project budgets, payments and prepare and present weekly / monthly budget reports as required

• Ensure all purchase orders are routed through the company ERP (SAGE) and follow the approved authority matrix and company procurement policy and process.

• Liaise with and coordinate all contracts and logistics with partners, external curators or artists

• Assist with logistics of Advisory projects, including travel and hospitality

• Plan, brief and liaise with Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure the smooth delivery of all programmes

• Prepare progress reports for each project and debrief / post-event reports for all programmes and projects as agreed with the Directors and with the client

• Support Advisory Project Manager on Advisory business development to achieve annual target via proposal management/development, new contacts, and RFP assessments

• Manage project teams to ensure efficiency in delivery

Required skills + experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in a related field

• Educated to a Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent and holding relevant professional qualifications.

• Arabic speaker preferred

• A proven track record in project management and the delivery of projects with budgets exceeding AED 1,000,000

• A demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to arts and culture within MENA and Internationally

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Excellent budget-keeping and reporting skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Work experience in the GCC or wider region desirable

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Ability to develop positive, cooperative relationships across functional boundaries.

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work within an ambiguous constantly changing environment

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturdays and overtime might be required during intense periods and/or during special projects and events.

This job description summarizes the main key responsibilities of your role but there may be other reasonable requests made and other responsibilities included from time to time.

Those interested can write to talent@alserkal.online with the following subject line:

Project Manager, Alserkal Advisory - <Name>