Senior Executive, Events & Alum Engagement

MANCHESTER WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (SOUTH EAST ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Worldwide Institute of Higher Education (South East Asia) PTE. LTD.

is seeking a dynamic Events, Industry and Alumni Engagement professional to design high-quality experiences and build a vibrant ecosystem of industry partners and alumni in an executive education setting. You will lead end-to-end planning, management and delivery of events while cultivating meaningful relationships with industry stakeholders and alumni, translating engagements into compelling content that amplifies

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, alumni relations or corporate communications.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end events, with strong operational and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of events, including roundtables, masterclasses, networking sessions and thought leadership forums.
• Manage the full event lifecycle from ideation to delivery, including stakeholder coordination, budgeting, logistics, vendor management and on-site execution.
• Design engaging experiences across physical, virtual and hybrid formats, with a strong focus on participant experience and impact.
• Build and deepen relationships with industry leaders, partners and alumni communities.
• Develop and implement structured alumni relations strategies, including engagement plans, communications, and community-building initiatives.
• Translate insights from events and alumni engagements into compelling narratives that reinforce thought leadership.
• Work closely with marketing teams to ensure consistent and impactful brand positioning.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Alumni relations

Content creation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised professional to drive Events, Industry and Alumni Engagement within a growing executive education environment. This role goes beyond event execution — it is about designing high-quality experiences and building a vibrant ecosystem of industry partners and alumni, strengthening institutional visibility and positioning the organisation as a thought leader.

You will lead the end-to-end planning, management and delivery of events, while cultivating meaningful relationships with industry stakeholders and alumni. You will also play a key role in translating these engagements into compelling content that amplifies our brand and extends our reach.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both execution and strategy — bringing people together, shaping conversations, and building a strong professional community.

Key Responsibilities

Events & Experience Management

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-quality industry and alumni events, including roundtables, masterclasses, networking sessions and thought leadership forums
• Manage the full event lifecycle from ideation to delivery, including stakeholder coordination, budgeting, logistics, vendor management and on-site execution
• Design engaging experiences across physical, virtual and hybrid formats, with a strong focus on participant experience and impact
• Ensure seamless event operations, including registration management, attendee journey, and post-event follow-ups

Industry & Alumni Engagement

• Build and deepen relationships with industry leaders, partners and alumni communities
• Develop and implement structured alumni relations strategies, including engagement plans, communications, and community-building initiatives
• Activate alumni as speakers, mentors, ambassadors and contributors to events and programmes
• Curate event themes and engagement strategies aligned with industry trends, alumni interests and organisational priorities
• Maintain and support alumni engagement tracking, outreach and database initiatives

Content & Brand Amplification

• Develop high-quality LinkedIn content, event summaries and alumni features
• Translate insights from events and alumni engagements into compelling narratives that reinforce thought leadership
• Work closely with marketing teams to ensure consistent and impactful brand positioning

Strategic Development

• Identify new opportunities for industry collaboration and alumni engagement
• Propose innovative event formats and engagement strategies to enhance visibility and differentiation
• Track performance metrics across events, partnerships and alumni engagement to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
• 5 years of relevant experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, alumni relations or corporate communications
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end events, with strong operational and project management capabilities
• Experience in alumni engagement or community management is an advantage
• Strong writing and content creation skills, particularly for LinkedIn or professional platforms
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and alumni
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment