Event Hub Manager at Alaro City Development FZC

Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole.

Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Hub Manager

Location: Epe, Lagos

Description

• The Event Hub Manager will be responsible for turning this asset into a fully functioning, revenue-generating business, while ensuring high-quality execution and strong alignment with Alaro City's brand and growth strategy.

Position Objective

• Drive utilization and revenue of the Event Hub
• Deliver consistently high-quality events
• Position the Event Hub as the go-to venue in Ibeju-Lekki
• Support broader Alaro City marketing and ecosystem activation

Responsibilities
Commercial Ownership:

• Drive bookings across corporate, private, and institutional clients
• Develop pricing strategy and event packages
• Track pipeline, conversion, and utilization
• Identify and target key customer segments
• Ensure strong and consistent venue utilization

Event Execution:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of events from inquiry to completion
• Develop detailed execution plans
• Be physically present and accountable during events
• Ensure seamless, high-quality delivery

Venue & Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Event Hub
• Ensure the venue is fully prepared for all events
• Manage layouts, seating, staging, and event flow
• Oversee all supporting facilities including kitchen, storage, green rooms, and outdoor areas

Vendor Management:

• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors (catering, décor, production, etc.)
• Negotiate pricing and ensure cost efficiency
• Supervise vendor performance during events
• Develop a strong network of preferred vendors

Client Management:

• Act as primary point of contact for all clients
• Translate client requirements into clear execution plans
• Ensure a high-quality client experience
• Build long-term relationships and repeat business

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage event budgets
• Track actual costs against budget
• Maintain discipline on margins and profitability

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all events meet safety and operational standards
• Manage crowd control and risk during events
• Implement and enforce safety procedures

Strategic Contribution:

• Support Alaro City events and activations
• Attract external users and increase footfall into the city
• Work closely with marketing and business development teams

Process Development:

• Establish systems for booking, planning, and execution
• Develop templates, checklists, and operational processes
• Continuously improve efficiency and scalability

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• 5-8 years experience in event management, hospitality, or venue operations
• Experience managing medium to large-scale events (200+ attendees)
• Strong understanding of event logistics and operations
• Experience managing vendors and clients

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong ownership mindset
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple events under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills
• Practical, execution-focused approach

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Hands-on role requiring physical presence during events

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online