Senior Events Manager – 6-Month Maternity Cover

Kaplan Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaplan Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive, Events Management (6 months maternity cover) to plan and run high-profile institutional events such as Open Houses, Graduation Ceremonies and Launch Events. You will coordinate internal teams, manage budgets, and ensure on-site leadership for flawless execution.

You will oversee content production, including promotional materials and multimedia assets, while maintaining brand consistency across all event materials and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in event planning, content production, or project management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale events.
• Experience with content production, including event materials and multimedia assets.
• Strong leadership and team management skills coordinating multi-stakeholder teams.
• Attention to detail with problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during event periods.
• Familiarity with risk management and safety compliance protocols.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management for events.
• Basic design tools proficiency (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing familiarity.
• Event management tools (e.g., Eventbrite) and project management software.
• English – spoken and written; Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Open Houses, Graduation Ceremonies, Launch Events and other institutional events.
• Coordinate logistics: venue, AV, vendor contracts and briefs.
• Oversee on-site execution and lead cross-functional teams.
• Produce event-related content: promotional materials, programmes, video scripts, digital assets.
• Capture on-site content through photography and videography; coordinate post-event content.
• Ensure branding and messaging consistency across all materials.
• Engage with Recruitment, Admissions, Academic, Facilities and Student Services teams.
• Manage external vendors for catering, décor, AV services.
• Lead pre-event briefings and on-ground execution; conduct post-event reviews.
• Develop and manage event budgets; track expenses; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure safety compliance and risk management for events.
• Assist with ad hoc projects aligned with marketing and recruitment goals.

Skills

Event planning

Content production

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Events Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Video editing

Eventbrite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaplan Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive, Events Management (6 months maternity cover) to plan and run high-profile institutional events such as Open Houses, Graduation Ceremonies and Launch Events. You will coordinate internal teams, manage budgets, and ensure on-site leadership for flawless execution.

You will oversee content production, including promotional materials and multimedia assets, while maintaining brand consistency across all event materials and communications.