Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a talented Events Manager. The post holder will play a vital role in planning, coordinating, and executing high-quality events and programmes at the College, and will ensure that all events align with the school's vision and values, meet safety and safeguarding standards, and foster community engagement. The Events Manager will collaborate closely with academic and business support staff to deliver seamless and impactful experiences for students, parents, and stakeholders.

Taking on a project leadership role, the Events Manager works on College-wide events with domain owners to manage and coordinate all aspects, from strategy to execution.

Detail oriented and insightful, the Events Manager should possess excellent communication and people management skills and should be able to rally team members to implement events within tight schedules and stipulated budgets. They must be confident at dealing with people at all levels of the organisation and must be able to multitask numerous projects at the same time and confidently manage multi-team meetings. Strong project management skills sets and an equally strong sense of initiative and ownership are the basic competencies required for this role.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Event Management, Strategy and Delivery

• Event management of Whole College events, from planning and outlining event execution, managing resources, budgets and timelines, development of detailed program content and creating comprehensive itineraries.
• Provide financial oversight for event budgets and prepare regular reports on expenditures and outcomes.
• Lead and liaise effectively with all stakeholders across the College (including the College Leadership Team, Heads of Department, colleagues, parents and students), to plan and execute internal and external College events across each academic year.
• Collaborate closely with the AV Manager to utilise the available space in the College effectively.
• Conduct surveys with event participants and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Review and analyse events and produce appropriate data, usage reports and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Communicate feedback and recommendations through appropriate channels.
• Build relationships and work closely with vendors such as the onsite caterer, ICT and AV teams, operations, security, and academic staff.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance for the management of College facility rentals, ensuring efficient processes and profitable margins. Support the cultivation of vendor relationships to establish and maintain a strong portfolio of high-quality renters.
• Coordination and management of annual events calendar together with the Events and Projects Officer and the Executive Assistant to the Head of College.

Vendor Management

• Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors, ensuring high-quality services and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as the primary liaison for all vendors, including caterers, AV technicians, decorators, and transportation providers.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and safeguarding standards.

Risk Assessment and Compliance

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for all events, including camps and off-site activities, ensuring alignment with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all event activities comply with the school’s safeguarding policies and government regulations.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges or emergencies during events.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with stakeholders to align events with the school’s branding and objectives.
• Partner with academic staff to design events that support student learning, engagement, and well-being.
• Provide guidance and advisory services as the school’s in-house events agency, ensuring adherence to best practices and established protocols.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the Events unit.
• Assume the role of Event Lead for designated events, taking full ownership of the planning and execution.
• Organize and manage events with responsibilities for all administrative and logistical tasks, including:Liaising with speakers and guests.
  Arranging flights, accommodations, and transportation.
  Coordinating with vendors and managing contracts.
  Managing event budgets and ensuring financial accountability.
  Conducting rehearsals and virtual test calls where required.
  
• Monitor the progress of event planning and execution to ensure all milestones are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations while meeting all administrative and operational requirements.

Holiday Camps Partnership

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Holiday Camp provider and Dulwich College (Singapore), overseeing the development of each camp programme, coordinating its promotion through internal channels, and acting as the key contact for the provider during the delivery of each camp.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning and management, preferably in an educational or international organisation.
• Experience of negotiating vendor or supplier contracts and managing service provision.
• Experience of managing projects cross-departmentally.
• Experience working in an international environment would be desirable.
• Experience of coordinating with community groups in the organising of events.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate across the organisation at all levels.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Outstanding customer service skills, and an attitude of ‘going the extra mile’ to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet agreed deadlines and goals.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision, managing own workload to ensure the highest standards of performance and customer service provision are achieved.
• Strong IT skills in using Microsoft Office.
• Flexible approach to work, and the ability to be agile in the requirements of planning and delivering events.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks, and successful references.

PEI Registration Number: 201027137D. Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028

About the company:

I am representing an award-winning, independent agency specializes in crafting engaging events and brand experiences.

We are seeking a driven and enterprising Event Manager / Assistant Manager to join our team in Singapore. You will play an important role in creating and executing a diverse range of events across Asia, from conferences and meetings to exciting product launches and incentive programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of events, including venue sourcing, budget management, and supplier liaison.
• Develop and manage client relationships, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the project.
• Contribute to new business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Travel within Asia to manage on-site event logistics.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in event management (a plus if within agency).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of design software a plus.
• Passionate about events and eager to contribute to the team.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects across Asia.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid work arrangements.

If this sparks at interest for you, drop me a message / apply!

EA License No.: R22109322

Agency License No.: 11C4388

Provide event consultancy, overall project and stakeholders’ management including event planning, management and execution to ensure clients’ satisfaction and continued business. Lead and guide assigned project team members to ensure seamless delivery of assigned projects/events.

Key Responsibilities:

Event consultancy

• Provide sound event advice and solutions to stakeholders base on experience
• Offer measured recommendations relevant to the needs of the project and/or clients

Overall project management

• Source, evaluate, negotiate and manage third party vendors and/or venues
• Manage the registration process to create a streamlined experience for invitees, including flights and hotel bookings
• Attend and facilitate (as appropriate) all regular progress update meetings
• Provide speakers liaison and management
• Manage F&B and dietary requirements and setup
• Manage event collateral design and production
• Responsible for successful delivery of the event, ensure smooth communication with partners, vendors and stakeholders
• Management of stakeholders and assigned team members, including overall resource planning of roles and responsibilities pre-event and onsite
• Budget and timeline management and updates

Internal project team management

• Resource planning and assignment
• Clear designation and briefing to assigned project team members on their roles and responsibilities
• Lead and provide clear guidance to the assigned project team members

Dynamic Adaptation:

• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Digital/ Hybrid event co-ordination and management
• Draw up standard SOPs and SOWs for the delivery of virtual and/or hybrid events

Qualification:

• General University Degree

Knowledge & Experience:

• Graduates and/or with at least 2-3 years’ of work or event management experience

Personal Attributes:

• Meticulous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good team player
• Adaptable and can react to changes readily
• Able to work independently
• Driven, confident and well-groomed

Job Responsibilities

• Loyalty - Steer and manage the strategic and operational functions of the PLC VIP Program. Lead the optimisation of campaigns in order to maximize acquisition of new VIP customers and retention of existing customers.
• Partnerships (as an extension of Loyalty) - Engage and maintain collaborations with partners (subsidiaries, shopping malls and potential partners) to enhance our customers’ experience with PLC and to place PLC at the top of the minds of the pets community.
• Events (as extension of CRM) - Participate in pets related events, ensure these events are operated smoothly and event objectives are met.
• Public Relations - Work with PR agency to ensure appropriate response to customer feedback on social channels & forums as well as press queries
• CSR - Facilitate requests for donations and support from various communities, and ensure Pet Lovers Foundation funds are properly managed and maintained.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, PR or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Loyalty or CRM, partnership, events and CSR management.
• Experience of working in retail environment and in CRM
• Highly motivated and approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and challenging work environment.

Interested candidate, you may apply via our career website: https://plc.applyourjobs.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Come be a part of shaping the future of the MICE industry in Singapore and leave a lasting impact on the MICE landscape and beyond!

SACEOS is a leading association with over 40 years of proven dedication to serving the MICE industry in Singapore.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as Manager, Members Engagement & Events. In this role, you will be supporting the association to manage member relationship, organise membership-related activities as well as SACEOS' flagship events and business missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute SACEOS' flagship events, such as the Singapore MICE

Forum and Asia CEO Summit.

• Trade Missions: Manage inbound and outbound trade missions, coordinating logistics, delegations, and

business matching activities.

• Member Recruitment and Retention: Develop and implement strategies to attract, recruit, and retain

members. Identify opportunities to add value to member organisations through targeted initiatives and

resources to drive satisfaction and member retention.

• Member Connect Activities: Organise regular Member Connect activities, including networking sessions and

workshops, to facilitate knowledge sharing and interaction among members.

• Membership Administration: Administer membership fee collection and membership database management.

• Administrative and Operational Support: Provide support for SACEOS’ training courses when needed.

• Any other ad hoc duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Tertiary education with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in related fields.

• Prior experience in organising large-scale events involving C-level participants.

• Takes initiative and work independently to complete assigned tasks within the given timeline.

• Strong operation and execution skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships with members

and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes with current and expected salary information.

Why Join Us:

Joining SACEOS offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the MICE industry in Singapore and beyond. You will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team committed to driving innovation and excellence in the sector. Additionally, you will have the chance to network with industry leaders, participate in industry events, and contribute to the growth and success of Singapore's MICE ecosystem.

SACEOS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Our client is a fantastic events business headquartered in UK that has opened up its brand here in Singapore. They are looking for a driven individual with a passion for marketing, and a specific interest in social media marketing to join this organisation at a pivotal time.

As the Marketing Manager you will produce and deliver the marketing strategy promoting their events to delegates and exhibitors.

Responsibilities

• Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy.
• Execute the marketing campaigns and manage the creative/design process for marketing material.
• Working closely with the sales team to create sales campaigns, focused on both new client growth and increased client retention.
• Collaborate with partners to develop marketing campaigns, lead generation strategies and compelling materials for all revenue streams across live and digital products.
• Manage PR Strategy and all planning and execution of registration process for visitors
• Handle the delivery of all delegates, visitor, and attendee revenue generation, plus development of attendee/delegate pricing strategies and reporting

Your experience:

• A relevant degree within marketing, communications or similar
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Marketing Manager in the Events business.
• A keen interest and passion for social media marketing.
• Ability to produce creative and well thought out marketing plans.
• Experienced in devising and implementing digital marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Solid knowledge and experience utilising digital marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Ads)
• A positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Quick thinker and problem solver
• Able to work individually and in a team

If you are interested in this role, click apply and we look forward to hearing from you!

EA License No.: R1114955

Agency License No.: 11C4388