Events Executive (18 months)

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, inclusive, training opportunities, flexible working opportunities, generous pensions contributions, knowledgeable, dependable, growth leadership, supportive team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Events Executive to join a globally recognised organisation in Singapore on an 18-month contract. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in delivering high-impact executive engagements that inspire customers across the Asia-Pacific region. You will be at the heart of immersive storytelling, thought leadership, and industry-focused workshops, ensuring every event is flawlessly executed. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued. With flexible working opportunities, access to world-class training, and the chance to build a wide professional network, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in events management while making a meaningful impact.

• Be the connector between speakers, engagement program managers, and account teams, ensuring seamless execution of customer-facing events across APAC.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to ongoing training designed to enhance your professional growth within a supportive and knowledgeable team.
• Directly impact executive customer engagements while developing new skills and expanding your network across engineering, sales, and leadership communities.

What you'll do:

As an Events Executive, you will play a central role in supporting customer-facing engagement teams by coordinating impactful events and executive sessions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include matching expert speakers with appropriate sessions based on their expertise and customer requirements across diverse APAC markets. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure all operational aspects are managed smoothly—from sourcing speakers to maintaining up-to-date information on their profiles. Your ability to manage shifting priorities calmly under tight timelines will be essential as you handle both planned activities and unexpected challenges during live events. By leveraging advanced reporting tools and maintaining strong relationships within the speaker community, you will help drive continuous improvement in program performance while nurturing a thriving network of engaged professionals.

• Identify and secure the most suitable speakers for sessions by aligning speaker expertise with session goals and customer needs throughout APAC markets.
• Collaborate closely with Engagement Owners and Program Managers to support specialised speaker outreach as well as last-minute requests for high-profile events.
• Set clear expectations with speakers and account teams, ensuring readiness and managing contingency plans for complex or high-risk engagements.
• Consolidate presentation content and logistical requirements to guarantee speaker preparedness for each session.
• Monitor speaker alignment proactively, driving solutions for unfilled sessions especially during critical timelines and deadlines.
• Act as the escalation point during live briefings, handling dropouts, replacements, and communication updates efficiently on the day of engagement.
• Manage the onboarding journey for new speakers including orientation, topic submission, readiness checks, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain accurate speaker profiles by tracking changes and ensuring visibility of speaker pools across all APAC regions.
• Utilise internal tools such as Power BI, SharePoint catalogs, and Speaker Dashboards to report on speaker health, topic coverage gaps, and overall program performance.
• Coordinate relevant training sessions for speakers by organising nominations, room bookings, logistics, and developing insights to improve readiness.

What you bring:

Your background in event coordination or programme management equips you with the practical knowledge needed to excel as an Events Executive. Your excellent interpersonal skills enable you to build trust quickly with both internal teams and external stakeholders from various cultural backgrounds. You bring a dependable approach to managing complex schedules while remaining sensitive to shifting priorities. Your proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications ensures you can handle reporting tasks efficiently while supporting operational excellence. A willingness to embrace new challenges through ongoing training demonstrates your commitment to personal growth within a collaborative environment. If you have experience engaging large communities or utilising analytics tools for reporting purposes—even informally—your contribution will be highly valued by this forward-thinking team.

• At least two years of experience in project or program coordination, events management, communications or executive engagement within multicultural environments.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds across APAC cultures.
• Demonstrated organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail when managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; familiarity with Power BI is advantageous.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones while adapting communication styles for different cultural contexts.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with sales, engineering or leadership teams in a supportive manner.
• Ability to write compelling invitations or communications with minimal editing required for marketing purposes.
• A positive attitude towards learning new skills through training opportunities provided by the organisation.
• Community management experience (such as running groups or programmes) is desirable but not mandatory.
• An analytical mindset with interest in using data tools like Excel or Power BI over time is considered beneficial.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its commitment to delivering impactful executive engagements that connect customers, industry experts, and business leaders across the Asia-Pacific region. The team prides itself on its inclusive culture that values collaboration, empathy, and mutual support among colleagues. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that help secure your future. Training opportunities are readily available so you can continually develop your skills while being surrounded by knowledgeable peers who are eager to share their expertise. As part of a global programme supported by a close-knit community of professionals, you’ll enjoy strong networking opportunities that open doors across engineering, sales, and leadership communities—all within an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages everyone’s voice to be heard.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through exceptional event coordination while growing your professional network across Asia-Pacific, this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link—take the next step towards joining an inspiring team dedicated to delivering world-class experiences.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
ROC No.: 199706961E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451
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