Events Manager

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee the planning and execution of major events that enhance the community experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years managing high-profile events in an academic setting. Responsibilities include financial oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and the management of virtual, hybrid, and physical events. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to the university's mission and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in events management.
• 5 years of experience managing high-profile dining events.
• Experience with virtual, hybrid, and physical events.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of university events.
• Oversee financial budgets for events.
• Manage events from start to finish.

Skills

Event Management

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Abilities

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Events Management or related field

Tools

HTML5

CSS

Sitefinity

Job description

The Events Office (EO) is responsible for strategizing, planning and executing key university events, ensuring that the event experience aligns with NTU’s branding as a leading university. EO plays a pivotal role in shaping NTU’s events strategy, collaborating with stakeholders to create vibrant, engaging experiences that foster a strong sense of community on campus.

As Events Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the university's event landscape, creating meaningful experiences that strengthen community ties and enhance the university’s reputation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, organization and execution of NTU’s university-level events, ensuring seamless delivery across virtual, hybrid and physical platforms.

• Provide financial oversight for events budgets and preparation of monthly reports.

• Conceptualise, plan and manage events from start to the end.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and domain owners to define key performance indicators and set metrics for university-wide events.

• Serve as Admin Manager of the revamped Sitefinity events webpages for both NTU’s intranet and public websites.

• Analyse the unified events calendar and Public Relations requests to optimize aggregation of demand.

• Provides guidance/advisory as NTU’s in-house events agency.

Requirements:

• Degree in Events Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field.

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in events management, including 5 years of curating and managing high-profile dining events, preferably within the academic sector.

• Experience in organizing virtual, hybrid, and physical events, with knowledge of video production, HTML5, CSS, and Sitefinity preferred.

• Proven ability to manage high-profile events, with protocols for handling senior-level engagements.

• Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills, with the ability to build networks and collaborate effectively.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational abilities, with proficiency in IT tools.

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities in an organised manner, able to multi-task and work under pressure, ensuring timely delivery of assignments.

• High attention to detail, demonstrating sound work ethics, discretion and accuracy.

• Self-motivated, adaptable and resourceful, with flexibility to adjust and react to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently and being a responsible and good team player who is creative, resourceful, and resilient.

• Enjoys working in a not-for-profit environment and collaborating with the community to enable NTU’s wider mission and objectives.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.