339 Senior Event Manager jobs in Singapore

George P. Johnson (GPJ) is the World’s Leading Event And Experiential Marketing Agency. For over a century we’ve been partnering with the world’s top brands to deliver creative solutions that make a real difference.

Our strategic thinking and creativity breathe life into brands. Our ideas create impact, inspire audiences and grow business. It’s what turns our goals, and those of our clients, into results.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

• Rigorous in organisation and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project
• Collaborative: With multiple stakeholders, communication and teamwork is critical
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills one-on-one and in large groups, with the ability to communicate high-level concepts and overall business direction, organise information quickly and summarising succinctly
• Ensure projects are consistently on brief, on time and on budget
• Accountability for the quality of projects delivered
• Responsibility for the creation and ongoing management of project timelines and plans to ensure programmes are on track
• Development and management of budgets
• Management of key suppliers, ensuring delivery of their project area is delivered within budget and to a quality in line with client and GPJ expectations
• Briefing creative and strategy teams on project requirements and ensuring that the output from these teams falls within overall project timeline

Creative

• Support and manage the creative development, production and launch of digital experiences across multiple touch points to ensure the creative and innovative ideas fulfil the client brief
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the creative process, recognising the importance of the strategic objectives and ensuring they drive the overall output
• Drive cross-agency collaboration to ensure an aligned approach for meeting client objectives

Talent Management

• Demonstrate leadership attributes by supporting positive change, managing your workload, and striving for best practice
• Ability to clearly communicate performance expectations to direct reports and line managers
• Ability to nurture, grow and develop a team

Client Relationships

• Daily point of contact for clients on projects
• Provides counsel to clients on deliverables, managing client expectations to ensure we successfully meet the clients’ objectives and deliver great results

New Business Developmen t

• Support the pitch lead by managing all Integrated Production elements of the pitch
• Attend and present pitch presentations
• Actively promote GPJ through best practice

Finance

• Accountable for profitability of all project deliverables
• Responsible for obtaining, reviewing and responding to vendor quotes, ensuring we are working with best in class partners and vendors, with regular negotiations to drive value, profitability and efficiency
• Accountable for PO creation/distribution
• Responsible for accurate management of budget reconciliations (often across multiple currencies)

About you

• You’re a self-starter who promotes a culture of entrepreneurial spirit
• You have an agile mindset. You keep everything in perspective and lead your projects that way
• You are culturally aware and move with the times
• You understand the marketplace and use this information to inform project decisions
• You have the ability to articulate a clear vision of project success, in order to gain the confidence of a client audience
• You demonstrate a calm and positive attitude
• You’re adaptable and open to unexpected requests and ways of working (priorities and requirements can frequently change in an agency)
• You are always willing to help other people within the project, across departments
• You’re curious and eager to learn about the industry, clients’ business, tech solutions
• You are solutions focused/ creative problem solver – presenting solutions to roadblocks in order to move forward
• A challenger – you’re always looking to improve work rather than, ‘we’ve always done it like this’!
• You are persistent and patient – persistence to follow up with stakeholders and clients but demonstrating empathy in understanding agency and client partners’ workload
• You’re truly passionate about planning and delivering best-in-class work
• You’re decisive, with the ability to make several decisions at once, and quickly
• You are a champion of high quality outcomes and demonstrate an affinity with the brands you lead
• You plan for the challenges, but expect the best. You know how to deliver in order to meet deadlines. You've already thought of the next step (or five) before being asked. You stay calm when there are changes to the plan and you're a veteran at going to "Plan B".

Your Background, Skills & Experience

• Minimum Five years’ of production experience in an agency environment
• Extensive experience in client relations and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An excellent creative eye with an ability to manage the creative process
• An excellent understanding and process with respect to conflict resolution and management
• A decisive mind and process / approach
• Outstanding supplier relations and knowledge
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the industry including;
• Venues
• Hospitality
• Entertainment
• Technical
• Staging
• Audio
• Production Design
• Creative Consultants
• Logistics
• Budget Management

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management
• Industries Advertising Services

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George P. Johnson (GPJ) is the World’s Leading Event And Experiential Marketing Agency. For over a century, we’ve been partnering with the world’s top brands to deliver creative solutions that make a real difference.

Our strategic thinking and creativity breathe life into brands. Our ideas create impact, inspire audiences, and grow business. It’s what turns our goals, and those of our clients, into results.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

• Rigorous in organisation and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project
• Collaborative: With multiple stakeholders, communication and teamwork are critical
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate high-level concepts and overall business direction, organise information quickly, and summarise succinctly
• Ensure projects are consistently on brief, on time, and on budget
• Accountability for the quality of projects delivered
• Responsibility for the creation and ongoing management of project timelines and plans to ensure programmes are on track
• Development and management of budgets
• Management of key suppliers, ensuring delivery of their project area is within budget and meets quality expectations
• Briefing creative and strategy teams on project requirements and ensuring their output aligns with overall project timelines

Creative

• Support and manage the creative development, production, and launch of digital experiences across multiple touchpoints to ensure the creative ideas fulfil the client brief
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the creative process, recognising the importance of strategic objectives and ensuring they drive the overall output
• Drive cross-agency collaboration to ensure an aligned approach for meeting client objectives

Talent Management

• Demonstrate leadership attributes by supporting positive change, managing workload, and striving for best practice
• Clearly communicate performance expectations to direct reports and line managers
• Ability to nurture, grow, and develop a team

Client Relationships

• Serve as the daily point of contact for clients on projects
• Provide counsel to clients on deliverables, managing expectations to ensure objectives are met and results are delivered

New Business Development

• Support the pitch lead by managing all integrated production elements of the pitch
• Attend and present pitch presentations
• Actively promote GPJ through best practices

Finance

• Accountable for the profitability of all project deliverables
• Review and respond to vendor quotes, ensuring working with best-in-class partners and vendors, with regular negotiations to drive value, profitability, and efficiency
• Manage PO creation/distribution
• Ensure accurate management of budget reconciliations, often across multiple currencies

About you

• You’re a self-starter who promotes a culture of entrepreneurial spirit
• You have an agile mindset, leading projects with perspective
• You are culturally aware and move with the times
• You understand the marketplace and use this information to inform project decisions
• You can articulate a clear vision of project success to gain client confidence
• You demonstrate a calm and positive attitude
• You’re adaptable and open to unexpected requests and changing priorities
• You are willing to help others within and across departments
• You’re curious and eager to learn industry, client, and tech solutions
• You are solutions-focused and a creative problem solver
• You’re a challenger, always seeking to improve work
• You are persistent and patient, demonstrating empathy
• You’re passionate about delivering best-in-class work
• You’re decisive, able to make multiple decisions quickly
• You champion high-quality outcomes and have an affinity with brands
• You plan for challenges, deliver on deadlines, and anticipate next steps

Your Background, Skills & Experience

• Minimum five years’ production experience in an agency environment
• Extensive experience in client relations and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong creative eye with ability to manage the creative process
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and management
• Decisive approach and process-oriented mindset
• Outstanding supplier relations and industry knowledge, including venues, hospitality, entertainment, technical aspects, staging, lighting, audio, production design, creative consulting, logistics, and budget management

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Are you passionate about world-class events, thrive in high-energy environments, and have a flair for managing logistics? If yes is the answer, then we are looking for you!

Our client is specialist media company who is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Event & Client Service Manager to join their team. In this role, you will be provide best customer service to the clients you are working with, coordinate awards programs, judging sessions, exclusive events and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end awards entry process
  * Coordinate judging days, awards nights & delegate logistics
  * Liaise with entrants, sponsors, delegates & suppliers
  * Lead production of show elements: AV, staging, trophies, certificates
  * Drive entries, table sales, and delegate attendance
  * Manage event websites, communications, and temp staff
  * Deliver smooth, impactful event experiences from start to finish
• Meeting the revenue targets set for awards entries, table sales and delegates
• Encourage entries, table sales and delegates from the industry
• Calling all winners & finalists via phone to ensure they book tables for the event.

You will have:

• A Bachelor Degree in a related field & prior event and client facing experience
  * Strong communication skills
  * A self-starter mindset with a "can do" attitude
  * Ability to stay calm under pressure & meet tight deadlines
  * A team player who takes pride in flawless execution

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you! Please send your most up to date CV, and we will be in touch should the role be suitable.

EA License No.: R1114955

Agency License No.: 11C4388

We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Customer Service and Strategy/Planning
• Industries Entertainment Providers

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Are you passionate about world-class events, thrive in high-energy environments, and have a flair for managing logistics? If yes is the answer, then we are looking for you!

Our client is specialist media company who is looking for a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Event & Client Service Manager to join their team. In this role, you will be provide best customer service to the clients you are working with, coordinate awards programs, judging sessions, exclusive events and more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end awards entry process
  * Coordinate judging days, awards nights & delegate logistics
  * Liaise with entrants, sponsors, delegates & suppliers
  * Lead production of show elements: AV, staging, trophies, certificates
  * Drive entries, table sales, and delegate attendance
  * Manage event websites, communications, and temp staff
  * Deliver smooth, impactful event experiences from start to finish
• Meeting the revenue targets set for awards entries, table sales and delegates
• Encourage entries, table sales and delegates from the industry
• Calling all winners & finalists via phone to ensure they book tables for the event.

You will have:

• A Bachelor Degree in a related field & prior event and client facing experience
  * Strong communication skills
  * A self-starter mindset with a "can do" attitude
  * Ability to stay calm under pressure & meet tight deadlines
  * A team player who takes pride in flawless execution

If you are interested in this role, we would love to hear from you! Please send your most up to date CV, and we will be in touch should the role be suitable.

EA License No.: R1114955

Agency License No.: 11C4388

We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

This is an exciting time to join us as an Event Manager. You will manage and deliver internal and external events. You will work closely with internal clients to assess their needs and develop creative event solutions.

Your responsibilities include designing events, presenting options to clients, and ensuring Barclays’ brand values are reflected. You will maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and suppliers throughout the event design and delivery stages. You will plan and coordinate the end-to-end process of events, overseeing 20+ events per year, and manage onsite agencies and suppliers. Additionally, you will coordinate and analyse post-event feedback, lead ad hoc projects, and regularly update the Event Planning Solution for accurate reporting to measure Return on Investment, spend, and demand.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, as well as job-specific technical skills.

To be successful for the role, candidates should possess the following skills or experience:

• At least 2 or more years of experience in Event Management preferably from financial institution, agencies or large multi-national companies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional experience in running events, including budget, invitee, stakeholder, and logistics management
• Confidence adapting to new event systems, processes and guidelines
• Willingness to travel for 1-2 events annually

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Purpose of the role

To plan, execute, manage and oversee a wide range of events and/ or hospitality initiatives, collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives and external vendors to develop creative and impactful event or hospitality experiences

Accountabilities

• Development, planning and strategic oversight of events of any format, including conferences, seminars, product launches, client appreciation events, external partnership events, sponsored conference programmes, internal engagement events client entertaining through hospitality & ticket only and other marketing initiatives.
• End to end management all aspects of event logistics, including format proposal, all venue and vendor selection and management, production management, content development, delegate, host and speaker management and on site co-ordination of these, as needed.
• Management of the hospitality programme, through Barclays-owned sponsorship assets, contracted memberships and adhoc brokering for clients and internal stakeholders, where applicable.
• Understanding of and adherence to all applicable internal controls throughout the planning process as well as identifying and mitigating potential areas of risk.
• Post event or hospitality assessments to analyse the success of each initiative and identify areas for improvement.
• Expert advisor and partner to stakeholders and hosts to ensure event delivery meets their aims and objectives, in certain cases.
• Build and maintenance of industry relationships with suppliers and industry experts to stay at the forefront of event & hospitality trends, technology advances, new openings and best practices, where applicable.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Event Concept:

The Event Manager is responsible for the successful execution of banquets and events at our venue. This includes collaborating with clients to understand their needs, developing event concepts, and overseeing all aspects of event planning and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement event concepts that meet their needs and expectations.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning and delivery, including vendor management, logistics, and timeline management.
• Develop and manage budgets for events, ensuring that costs are controlled and expenses are minimized.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless event execution.
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and develop strategies to enhance the overall event experience.

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Hotel Management, Food and Beverage, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in banquets, catering sales, or catering services.
• Proficient in handling wedding events and knowledge of profit and loss statements, food and wine pairing, and menu composition.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking associates).

Benefits:

As an Event Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile events and collaborate with clients to create unforgettable experiences. You will also be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, creativity, and excellence.

Why Choose Us:

We offer a competitive salary package, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career advancement. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional events and we strive to provide a positive and supportive work environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive event plans, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management and on-site coordination
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, clients and external suppliers to guarantee the successful delivery of events
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, troubleshoot issues and implement contingency plans as needed
• Measure and analyse event performance, providing detailed post-event reports and recommendations for improvement
• Manage a team of event coordinators, providing guidance, mentorship and performance feedback
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the company's event capabilities

• Minimum 5 years' experience in event project management, preferably within the marketing & communications field
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-profile events to a consistently high standard
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to liaise with clients and suppliers
• Adaptable and resourceful, with a solutions-focused mindset to overcome challenges
• Proficient in event management software and tools
• Relevant tertiary qualification in event management , marketing or a related discipline

• Develop Innovative Concepts: Craft proposals for luxury events and experiences, creating mood boards, visual proposals, and storyboards to present to clients.
• Vendor Coordination: Work closely with third-party partners and vendors to ensure high-quality production of creative materials.
• Manage Timelines: Oversee the setup, execution, and teardown of events, ensuring seamless integration of all elements.
• Troubleshooting: Address any challenges that arise during events to ensure a smooth experience.
• Social Media Management: Update and maintain the company's social media platforms and website during less busy periods.
• Ad-hoc Duties: Undertake any other related duties as assigned.

• This position is open to Singaporean or Permanent Residents of Singapore only.
• A Degree/Diploma in Design, Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in event planning and management, with a strong portfolio of past events
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); AutoCAD and SketchUp are a bonus.
• Excellent creative and visual design skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, resourceful nature, and excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Successful track record of project management.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel as needed for events.

Job Description:

• Plan, execute and manage various events & live production projects. (conferences, seminars, exhibitions and launches etc)
• Lead and manage the Company's events team, inspiring the team to achieve high performance.
• Engage in end-to-end customer support from acquiring new clients to on-boarding to providing timely customer support.
• Craft and develop creative event proposals for potential clients.
• Oversee all event planning, execution, logistics, budgeting and delivery.
• Service and advise clients on their requirements prior to each event project.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement project management strategies.
• Liaise, communicate and collaborate with various vendors regarding different aspects of event production.
• Putting together both a budget plan and production schedule for relevant projects.
• Provide professional consultation and handle sales strategies for potential leads.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the project management team in client meetings and presentations.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Events Management, Arts Management, Communications or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years working experience in the events industry.

• Proven track record of leading high-performing project management teams.

• Project Management Skills: Strong organizational skills are essential for juggling multiple tasks, creating timelines, and managing budgets effectively.

• Logistics Expertise: Understanding venue logistics, vendor coordination, equipment rentals, and transportation arrangements is key.

• To be knowledgeable in technical aspects of an event (eg. AV production, videography & photography, media coverage etc)

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress.

• Have a positive working attitude, self-motivated, and be independent.

• Need to have strong attention to detail and deliver work of high standard.

• Proficient knowledge in developing technical drawing, floor plan and event design.

• Self-motivated, dedicated, hands-on and willing to go extra mile.

• Strong work commitment and looking to progress into a leader.