Assistant Director (Festivals & Events)

Gardens by the Bay; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardens by the Bay is seeking an experienced event planner to oversee the planning and implementation of a year-round calendar of events. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to curate and execute large-scale festivals, requiring strong project management skills and a robust network within the events industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in leading large-scale festivals and events.
• Good knowledge of project management, including planning and execution.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementation of the Gardens' Calendar of Events.
• Work with industry and community partners to grow existing festivals and events.
• Manage budget control and implementation of programmes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in a relevant field

Job description

About Us

An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World. We have career opportunities for the following and we would like to invite suitably qualified candidates to join us.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the Gardens' Calendar of Events. The festivals and events will serve to attract new / repeat visitors through a year-round calendar of wide-ranging programmes, in an iconic outdoor garden setting. You will work with industry / community partners to grow existing festivals and events, generate new programmes and work on any ad hoc events. You must have the drive and tenacity to curate and see through major projects that will require strong collaboration with external stakeholders (including the local and international community), and must also work closely with internal stakeholders for the implementation and marketing of the programmes and operations. Your key responsibilities include conceptualisation, planning, administration, procurement, budget control and implementation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in a relevant field is an advantage
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience with track record in leading / curation of large-scale festivals and events
• Good knowledge of project management, including planning, execution and problem-solving skills
• Good network with the festivals / arts / events industry
• Experience with organising community/outreach events and programmes
• Excellent writing and communication skills