ASSISTANT MANAGER, EVENTS

Job Description

• Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure that all details of the visits, events, conferences, exhibitions and roadshows are handled smoothly and efficiently.
• Managing overall budgets and planning costs for each programmes.
• Organise meeting with stakeholders to discuss event details and objectives to ensure that their needs are met.
• Outline overall checklist and making sure that all details are clearly outlined.
• Communicating any changes or updates to schedules or plans to all relevant stakeholders.
• Handling all aspects of event planning from start to finish, including hiring event organisers / vendors and purchasing supplies (procurement matters).
• Ensuring that all equipment are set up properly and working properly.
• Ensuring safety and compliance to various applicable SOPs.
• Preparing memos, contracts and agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in hospitality, event management, business administration or a related field. I.e. hospitality management, event planning, business management, marketing and sales.
• At least 6-8 years relevant working experience
• Preferably male
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Experience with project management software, budgeting and financial reporting
• Graphic design skills
• Excellent leadership, organisation/ attention to detail, communication and problem solving skills
• Creativity and problem-solving ability
• Experience with large scale and high profile events
• Familiar with emerging trends in event management
• Willing to work extra mile, multi-tasking and a team player
• Able to work odd hours when required and willing to work during weekend and rest day if requested