Events/PR Specialist

As Lendo continues to scale, we’re seeking an Events & PR Specialist to strengthen our brand presence and credibility across the SME ecosystem. In this role, you’ll plan and deliver high-impact external events and internal engagements, manage public-relations activity, and ensure Lendo’s story is consistently and confidently communicated. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll help position Lendo as a trusted financing partner, drive meaningful SME engagement, and support awareness and lead-generation objectives as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute external events, exhibitions, and SME-focused activations that position the company as a trusted financing partner.

• Organize and manage all internal company events, including kickoffs, celebrations, and staff engagement activities.

• Manage PR announcements related to financing products, partnerships, success stories, and regulatory milestones.

• Build strong relationships with media, SME communities, industry bodies, and government partners.

• Develop event content, talking points, and narratives that highlight SME impact, financing success, and investor confidence.

• Coordinate with other company teams to ensure accurate and aligned messaging for both external and internal events.

• Track event performance, lead quality, employee engagement, and media coverage, delivering post-event and PR impact reports.

• Ensure all event, PR, and internal communication activities follow SAMA, brand, and compliance requirements.

• Support lead generation by driving SME engagement at external events and ensuring strong handover to sales teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in Events, PR, or Communications

• Strong project-management skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication, storytelling, and relationship-building abilities.

• Experience working with agencies, suppliers, and media partners.

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Technical understanding of event production, booth materials, fabrication, branding assets, and print specifications (foam boards, backdrops, acrylics, LED panels, roll-ups, etc.).

• Ability to evaluate supplier proposals, materials quality, and ensure alignment with brand and compliance standards.

• Protocol knowledge (government, VIP, and delegation handling) is a plus.