Senior Event Executive

FUNCO PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FUNCO PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore seeks a Senior Events Executive to drive the full event cycle from concept through on-site execution. You will collaborate with clients, internal teams and suppliers to realise ideas, delivering seamless experiences.

The role emphasizes strong budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and team leadership while ensuring health and safety compliance and exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in event management or related hospitality roles.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven budget management experience and commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of health, safety and event regulatory requirements.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and client requirements.
• Experience in team leadership and staff management.
• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional service and guest experiences.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends during peak event periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of events, including venue selection, vendor management, budgeting and logistics
• Develop and execute comprehensive event timelines and project plans to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to secure services and negotiate contracts
• Oversee event operations on the day, including staff coordination, setup, guest management and problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements throughout the event planning and execution process
• Monitor event budgets and expenditure, identifying cost-saving opportunities whilst maintaining quality standards
• Gather and analyse client feedback and post-event data to continually improve event offerings and service delivery
• Lead and mentor junior event staff, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and capabilities
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations and communicate updates

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Client relations

Vendor management

Health & safety compliance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a creative, organised and driven Senior Events Executive to join our growing events team.

In this role, you will be involved in the full event journey from conceptualisation and planning to coordination and on-site execution. You will work closely with clients, internal teams, suppliers and event crew to bring ideas to life and ensure every event is delivered smoothly.

If you enjoy creating experiences, solving problems and seeing an event transform from an idea into reality, we would love to have you on our team..

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of events, including venue selection, vendor management, budgeting and logistics

• Develop and execute comprehensive event timelines and project plans to ensure timely and efficient delivery

• Manage relationships with external suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to secure services and negotiate contracts

• Oversee event operations on the day, including staff coordination, setup, guest management and problem-solving

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements throughout the event planning and execution process

• Monitor event budgets and expenditure, identifying cost-saving opportunities whilst maintaining quality standards

• Gather and analyse client feedback and post-event data to continually improve event offerings and service delivery

• Lead and mentor junior event staff, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and capabilities

• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, manage expectations and communicate updates

What we're looking for

• 2-3 years experience in event management or related hospitality roles, with proven success in delivering events of varying scales and complexity

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with demonstrated capability in building relationships with clients, suppliers and team members

• Proven budget management experience and commercial acumen, with the ability to control costs without compromising on quality

• Knowledge of health, safety and event regulatory requirements, including risk management best practices

• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and client requirements

• Experience in team leadership and staff management, with the ability to motivate and develop team members

• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office applications

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional service and guest experiences

• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends during peak event periods