Engagement and Events Associate (12-Month Contract)

Temasek Holdings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a broad portfolio and a strong focus on shaping engagement and transformation through events and people initiatives. An independent, creative Associate will design interventions to facilitate organisational change and drive engagement initiatives and events across the Organisation Development team.

The role emphasises planning, third-party coordination, on-site execution and post-event evaluation to support Temasek’s culture

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant work experience in event management, internal communication, organisation development, human resources or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in engagement, collaboration and design tools such as Forms, Mentimeter, Canva or similar.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with experience in data analysis on Excel and creating engaging presentations on PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in organising events using tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams or similar.
• Communication: Written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey ideas, engage employees, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Organization: Conceptualize events, including brainstorming event themes and ideas.
• Develop, track and monitor event budgets and finances.
• Identify and propose venues and ensure they meet event requirements.
• Create event schedules and timelines.
• Assist to plan, organise and implement leadership forums and staff engagement events, including the procurement of event-related services, management of vendors (e.g. venue, catering, AV tech), catering, and liaising with internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Design and develop collaterals for events and engagement activities (e.g., electronic direct mails (EDM), posters, newsletters and videos).
• Manage event logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and catering.
• Serve as a point of contact for leaders and employees regarding events-related matters.
• Third Party Management: Identify and support the selection of external partners (e.g., caterers, venue provider, AV equipment).
• Support the negotiation of contracts and management of partner relationships.
• Ensure external partners meet event requirements and deadlines.
• On-Site Management: Oversee event setup and execution.
• Coordinate working team roles and event staff (if any).
• Address any issues that arise during the event.
• Post-Event Evaluation: Collect and monitor feedback from event attendees and stakeholders through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and other data sources.
• Analyze event data and create post-event reports and presentations.
• Identify possible areas for process improvements for existing events/ initiatives and develop and implement the corresponding solutions.
• Prepare content (e.g., thank-you emails, social media posts) summarizing event takeaways.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Data analysis

Creativity

Event planning

Presentation design

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Mentimeter

Forms

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, with a broad portfolio and a strong focus on shaping engagement and transformation through events and people initiatives. An independent, creative Associate will design interventions to facilitate organisational change and drive engagement initiatives and events across the Organisation Development team.

The role emphasises planning, third-party coordination, on-site execution and post-event evaluation to support Temasek’s culture