Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking an experienced Accommodation Specialist to support the delivery of accommodation services for a large-scale international sporting event.
Job Details
Location: Khobar & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Contract Type: Freelance · Duration: 7 Months · Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating hotel bookings, managing room allocations, maintaining accommodation records, and ensuring a seamless accommodation experience for all accredited stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple accommodation requests while working closely with hotels, suppliers, and internal operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accommodation bookings and room allocations for workforce, officials, VIPs, contractors, and other accredited stakeholders
- Maintain accurate accommodation databases, rooming lists, occupancy reports, and reservation records
- Liaise with hotels and accommodation providers regarding bookings, amendments, cancellations, and availability
- Coordinate arrivals, departures, special requests, and last-minute accommodation changes
- Monitor room inventory and ensure accommodation plans align with operational requirements
- Resolve accommodation-related issues efficiently while maintaining a high standard of customer service
- Support hotel inspections, room block management, and operational readiness activities
- Work closely with transport, accreditation, logistics, and operations teams to ensure seamless guest movement
- Prepare accommodation reports and provide regular updates to management
- Ensure accommodation procedures comply with event operational standards and timelines
- Provide on-site accommodation support during event operations, including weekends and extended working hours when required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in accommodation, hospitality, hotel operations, travel management, or event operations
- Previous experience supporting major sporting events, exhibitions, conferences, or large-scale projects is highly desirable
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with accommodation or hotel management systems is an advantage
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on a prestigious international sporting event, a dynamic and collaborative multicultural environment, and a seven-month freelance contract with an immediate start.
Job Details: Freelance contract (7 months) · On-site · Khobar & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
