CrawlJobs Logo

Senior Manager Sports, Leisure and Entertainment

United Arab Emirates, Dubai · Job Posted February 20, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

The Sports, Leisure & Entertainment (SL&E) Team is part of Strategic Consulting (SCON) and provides strategic advisory services such as highest and best use studies, market and financial feasibility studies, concept development and master planning input, operator search & selection engagements and operational assessments.

Job Responsibility

  • Conduct secondary and primary research to support strategic advisory projects
  • Source and update secondary data while maintaining and updating internal databases
  • Review and finalize SL&E reports with excellent report writing, financial analysis, and proposal preparation skills
  • Understand Middle East & Africa market dynamics and the drivers of the sport, leisure & entertainment sector
  • Keep abreast of key trends and developments in the global sport, leisure & entertainment sector
  • Drive and contribute to business development opportunities, attend networking events, and prepare pitch documents and presentations for existing clients and prospects
  • Manage input for weekly reporting status of enquiries, leads, proposals and projects in progress
  • Develop and implement recommendations, insights, storylines, and structures related to SL&E assets and experiences
  • Prepare, supervise and manage the development of high-quality deliverables
  • Take accountability for ensuring the highest quality deliverables are provided to JLL management and clients
  • Liaise with peers and other JLL departments to coordinate inputs for reports
  • Provide cross-selling opportunities into local and international JLL teams
  • Communicate with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure efficient and professional task delivery
  • Be proactive in raising issues to JLL management and address them accordingly
  • Ensure highest quality standards in accordance with JLL standards
  • Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality, and trust with prospective and existing clients
  • Manage Analyst and Client relationships to ensure deliverables are on time, on budget and reflect JLL quality

Requirements

  • Relevant bachelor's degree from a reputable university in leisure, sport, tourism, hospitality or entertainment
  • Master's degree in business, finance, investment, or related field (leisure, tourism, hospitality) preferred
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience in sports, leisure, and entertainment real estate
  • Passion for the SL&E sector
  • Arabic speaker preferred
  • Experience in real estate development, hospitality advisory, tourism, leisure and sport operation or hotel consulting preferred
  • Functional knowledge of regional and global sport, leisure & entertainment markets
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work with Excel and financial models
  • Understanding of P&L, Financial Projections & Real Estate Development
  • Skilled in developing feasibility studies with complete understanding of ROI, IRR, NPV, Payback calculations
  • Understanding of real estate development and SL&E development processes
  • Understanding of demand determination and forecasting
  • Ability to analyze monthly and yearly P&Ls and convert into reports
  • Ability to understand and review Operator Management Agreements
  • Good verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Clear and logical strategic thinker with well-developed report writing skills
  • Strong team player with ability to build relationships
  • Exceptional customer service with client focus
  • Professional demeanor at all times
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Ability to sit in front of computer for long hours
  • Flexible to travel to meet clients as required

Nice to have

  • Arabic speaker preferred
  • Experience in real estate development, hospitality advisory, tourism, leisure and sport operation or hotel consulting preferred

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Senior Manager Sports, Leisure and Entertainment

8 matching positions

Chief Financial Officer

Position: Chief Financial Officer (Vice President, Finance). Reporting directly ...
Location
Location
United States , Philadelphia
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
aramark.com Logo
Aramark
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred AND 15+ years of progressive finance and business leadership experience, ideally across one or more of our core sectors
  • Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Demonstrated success in driving business growth and delivering financial results in complex, matrixed environments
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building trust and consensus at the executive level
  • Experience leading and developing large, decentralized teams
  • Deep understanding of financial statements, capital allocation, and cash flow management
  • Industry experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: sports and entertainment, destinations, leisure, healthcare, collegiate, education, senior living, restaurants, food and beverage, or facilities
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead and support the strategic planning process in collaboration with corporate, functional, and business unit leaders
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and leadership team, providing insights that drive long-term value creation and sustainable growth
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support financial and operational objectives across a variety of industry contexts
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable reporting to the President and sector leadership
  • Develop and maintain metric-driven financial models that support investment decisions and enforce economic discipline
  • Provide financial oversight and guidance on growth initiatives, including technology, sales, marketing, and operational strategies
  • Lead financial aspects of contract execution and M&A integration, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial goals
  • Drive efficiency and capability development within the finance function, supporting continuous improvement and innovation
  • Ensure appropriate capital allocation and support initiatives that maximize financial flexibility, optimize returns, and generate sustainable cash flow
  • Champion talent development and succession planning within the finance team
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Bar Captain

Communicate service needs to chefs and stewards throughout functions. Total char...
Location
Location
Malaysia , Petaling Jaya
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.marriott.com Logo
Marriott Bonvoy
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  • At least 2 years of related work experience
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Communicate service needs to chefs and stewards throughout functions
  • Total charges for group functions, and prepare and present checks to group contacts for payment
  • Ensure banquet rooms, restaurants, and coffee breaks are ready for service
  • Ensure proper centerpieces are displayed on every table
  • Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use
  • Check in with guests to ensure satisfaction
  • Set tables according to type of event and service standards
  • Communicate additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen
  • Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day
  • Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

PACS Engineer

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are val...
Location
Location
United States , Augusta
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
wellstar.org Logo
Wellstar Health System
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors Information Technology or Bachelors Computer Applications or Bachelors Biomedical Engineering
  • Advanced, hands-on experience administering, configuring, and supporting Sectra PACS / enterprise imaging
  • Hands-on experience with PACS solutions, with demonstrated Sectra proficiency
  • CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) within 90 Days Required
  • PARCA (PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association) within 90 Days Required
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design, implement, and optimize scalable PACS architectures that integrate with enterprise IT environments, including cloud-based and hybrid solutions
  • Ensure the PACS infrastructure is designed for high availability and fault tolerance to support hospital operations 24/7
  • Facilitate seamless integration with EHR, RIS, AI-driven diagnostic tools, and reporting systems using standardized protocols such as HL7 and DICOM
  • Enhance clinician workflows by designing user-centric PACS solutions that reduce inefficiencies and minimize image retrieval and load times
  • Develop strategies for load balancing, caching, and indexing to improve image retrieval speed and system responsiveness
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of all applications and infrastructure supporting medical imaging, including networks, firewalls, and backend systems
  • Manage the lifecycle of PACS applications, ensuring efficient operation, preemptively resolving issues, and maintaining availability to support clinical operations
  • Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with technical teams to implement solutions
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies
  • Oversee proper functioning of DICOM modalities, image routing, and data storage solutions
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Senior Iam Engineer

Randstad Digital (Formerly Finite Recruitment) - Senior IAM Engineer. Canberra b...
Location
Location
Australia , Canberra
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
July 19, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Australian Citizens ONLY
  • NV1 security clearance
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Strong technical capability to support Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations for the One Identity Manager platform
  • Stabilizing and managing BAU activities at Level1 and Level2 to ensure operational stability and service continuity
  • Managing and supporting activities that overlap between BAU and Project delivery
  • Proactively monitor and troubleshoot complex issues in the One Identity Manager environment
  • Oversee the application of patches, updates, and upgrades to One Identity Manager and associated systems
  • Provide post-implementation support and develop detailed technical documentation
  • Perform daily Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to maintain the quality of the operational platform
  • Configure and maintain IAM workflows, policies, and connectors to support BAU operations
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Finance Business Partner

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing retail business in ...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Gloucestershire
Salary
Salary:
60000.00 GBP / Year
citadelsource.com Logo
Citadel Source
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
  • Experience of managing relationships and being able to impact and influence senior non-financial management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to express financial information to non-financial colleagues
  • Experience of performing detailed financial performance analysis, with high standards, accuracy, and presentation
  • Excellent planning and time management skills with the ability to meet exacting deadlines
  • Mixture of analytical, commercial and persuasion skills
  • Sage experience desirable
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Work closely with commercial, operational, and senior leadership teams to provide clear, actionable financial insight
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
  • Deliver monthly management reporting and variance analysis
  • Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings, and improved efficiency
  • Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making
  • Be a key contributor to cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
  • Create better MI in the logistics arm of the business to report to senior finance
  • Develop a KPI pack to manage and drive the expansion of the division
What we offer
What we offer
  • 28 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Regular team lunches & team socials
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Commercial Analyst

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a well-known business near Staffor...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Stafford
Salary
Salary:
35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year
citadelsource.com Logo
Citadel Source
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Highly analytical with strong numerical skills
  • ability to translate data into meaningful commercial insight
  • confident working with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
  • partnering across business to influence decision-making and improve performance
  • strong Excel capability
  • proactive mindset
  • comfortable handling large data sets
  • identifying trends
  • challenging assumptions
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Producing detailed commercial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions
  • Delivering insight on margins, pricing, stock levels and business performance
  • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking processes
  • Analysing trends and identifying risks and opportunities across the business
  • Partnering with operational and procurement teams to align forecasts with demand
  • Maintaining accurate financial and operational data within internal systems
  • Supporting senior stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis and reporting
What we offer
What we offer
  • On-site parking
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Ward Hostess/Host

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for customer service?...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , Bolton
Salary
Salary:
12.71 GBP / Hour
14forty.co.uk Logo
14forty
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Awareness of food & hygiene standards
  • Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff
  • Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business
  • Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress
  • Taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients
  • This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check
  • costs met by the employer
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide menus, take orders from patients and support with all dietary and allergen queries
  • Prepare and deliver all refreshments and meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner service
  • Clear down ward areas and wash up dirty dishes ensuring that the kitchen is fully prepared for next service
  • Liaise with ward staff to ensure patients' needs are met in a timely manner
  • Offer a great customer service by always putting the patient first
What we offer
What we offer
  • competitive pay
  • great perks
  • unrivalled opportunities for learning and development
  • Parttime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

APS5 Finance Officer

Randstad Canberra has partnered with a high-profile Federal Government Regulator...
Location
Location
Australia , Canberra
Salary
Salary:
59.61 - 63.20 AUD / Hour
https://www.randstad.com Logo
Randstad
Expiration Date
July 19, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Strong experience in accounting, financial administration, or revenue recovery/invoicing setups
  • Comfort working with large datasets, finding data discrepancies, and verifying numbers across multiple sources
  • Excellent communication skills to act as a supportive finance partner to internal business teams
  • Due to the federal nature of this project, applicants must be Australian Citizens and located in Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, or Adelaide
  • Federal Government finance experience
  • Data entry experience
  • Finance systems literacy
  • Secondary School/High School
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Move their timekeeping-to-invoicing workflows from manual entry to smooth, automated systems
  • Maintain and validate a central historical dataset tracking revenue recovery efforts (FTE and $ amounts)
  • Keep an eye on revenue vs. actual budgets and present clear findings directly to the agency's Governance Forum
  • Provide high-level advice and support to various internal business streams on their specific scheme budgets
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right