Executive/ Senior Executive (Events)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) at the National University of Singapore seeks two Executives/Senior Executives on a two-year contract to join the Events team. The role involves coordinating conferences and events, liaising with speakers and partners, and managing on-site or online event delivery.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, have 2 years in event planning or a strong interest in events, and demonstrate English fluency, motivation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a reputable university.
• Two years of professional experience in event organisation; fresh graduates welcome.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be motivated, able to work under pressure, and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and manage a wide range of conferences and events with collaboration among management, researchers and staff.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, liaising with speakers and partners, booking venues, registrations and conference materials.
• Provide general admin support: answer the main line, maintain event databases, and perform ad-hoc duties.
• Evaluate and recommend platforms for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events to stay at the forefront of the industry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Pigeonhole

Qualtrics

LinkTree

Gevme

Job description

Job Title: Executive/ Senior Executive (Events)

University-Level Unit: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Institute of Policy Studies

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 24/08/2026

Location_ONB: Bukit Timah Campus

Job Description

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is an autonomous research institute within National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to recruite two Executives/ Senior Executives on a two-year contract for its Events team. This close-knit and dedicated team is responsible for organising all IPS events, which serve as a platform to communicate research findings to the broader public in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating, administering, and managing a wide range of conferences and other events; ensuring effective collaboration among management, researchers and administration staff to enusre the success of the Institute’s events.


• Managing all aspects of event coordination, including planning, budgeting, liaising with speakers and partners, booking venues, arranging participant registration, preparing conference materials, managing event secretariats, overseeing events on‑site or online, and conducting post-event evaluations.


• Providing support for general administrative duties such as answering the main line, maintaining the Institute’s event management database, and performing any ad-hoc duties assigned.


• Evaluating and recommending appropriating platforms tailored for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events to ensure the team remains at the forefront of industry developments.

Qualifications

• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant Business Administration discipline from a reputable university;


• Preferably possess two years of professional experience or experience in event organisation. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in event management are also encouraged to apply;


• Be motivated, capable of working effectively under pressure, and desmonstrate strong interpersonal skills;


• Have a strong command of both written and spoken English


• Be methodical, organised and a good team player


• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access and events platforms/tools such as Pigeonhole, Qualtrics, LinkTree, and Gevme.

More Information

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

Job requisition ID : 34173