Executive, Corporate Events & Social Impact

Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is seeking a highly driven Executive for Corporate Events & Social Impact to join their team. Responsibilities include planning and executing events, managing stakeholder relationships, and developing social impact initiatives. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in corporate event management, with strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of proven experience in corporate event management.
• Experience or strong interest in CSR programmes focused on education and community development.
• Strong knowledge of event protocol and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal and external events.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Ensure events align with brand tone and visual identity.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Creative execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications or related fields

Job description

We are actively seeking a highly driven, bold, and versatile Executive for Corporate Events & Social Impact to join our Corporate Communications team. This is a critical role that demands a candidate with a strong command of execution, agility in dynamic environments, and creativity to turn complex briefs into memorable, impactful experiences.

With MHB’s expanding portfolio of stakeholder engagements and growing commitment to strategic community programmes, this position is considered as highly importance. We are looking for a professional who thrives in high-impact, fast-moving settings, where no two days are the same whether leading on-ground execution for key events, coordinating multiple high profile engagements, or shaping narratives through social impact programmes.

The ideal candidate is someone who is equally comfortable in boots at a site walk or on stage at any ceremony; someone who speaks with conviction and consistently delivers with both professionalism and personality.

We are keen and look forward as well for someone who is highly organised, proactive, persuasive, and passionate about creating experiences that resonate and ready to hit the ground running

Key Responsibilities & Weightage

Corporate Events Management

• End-to-end planning, execution, and post-event reporting for internal and external events - including social impact events.
• This includes stakeholder visits, launches, staff celebrations, exhibitions, and investor/public engagements.
• Update and maintain detailed guidelines and procedural documents to standardize event management practices and promote consistency across all events.

Social Impact

• Plan and execute social impact activities focused on education, environment, and environmental sustainability, education, and community development for underprivileged and underserved populations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote and market events, achieving high turnout (when necessary) and engagement
• Apply basic understanding of public sector protocol.

Creative Execution & Branding

• Ensure all events and programmed are aligned with brand tone, visual identity, and experience design. Involves oversight of event visuals, messaging, and premium selection.
• Assess the selection of suitable corporate merchandise or gifts for specific events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass communications (e.g. Public Relations, Broadcasting, Communication Management Policy, etc.), Marketing, Business Admin, Social Sciences, or related fields.
• 2–4 years of proven experience in corporate event management.
• Experience or strong interest in CSR programmes within education, environment, and community development sectors.
• Able to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and charm a tough crowd.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholder engagement, event protocol, and vendor management.
• Familiar with basic budgeting, digital promotion and event marketing tools.