events manager (public service).

about the company

Our client is a public service corporation which aims to increase workforce employability, drive talent development and training programs for the nation.


about the job

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing.

Managing a team.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed annual event plan covering all program activities, including objectives, target audience, implementation mechanics, estimated budgets and execution timeline
• Oversee the execution and delivery of all planned events by team members, ensuring adherence to procedures and guidelines
• Provide recommendations and counsel to Senior Leader Team on latest government event protocols, event management trends
• Undertake the required resource planning, including workload, performance management, upskilling, development and making hiring recommendations as needed
• Liaise with external vendors and agencies for event execution, assessing vendor performance and providing recommendations for project-specific vendors

skills and experience required

• Tertiary education
• Minimum 8 years of event management experience within the B2B environment
• Proven capability of leading a team
• Strong business acumen and solid understanding of the full spectrum of event planning
• Analytical thinking skills, resourcefulness, adaptability and agility