Event Executive

About the role

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) is seeking an Event Executive to plan, coordinate and execute a wide range of events, conferences and workshops. You will work closely with faculty, staff and external partners, taking charge of the full event lifecycle from planning and budgeting to on-site execution and follow-up.

Key responsibilities

• Event planning and logistics: help develop proposals, budgets and timelines
• Venue and vendor management: source and manage venues, caterers, audio-visual equipment and other vendors
• Registration and guest management: handle registrations, RSVPs and communication
• Speaker and guest liaison: arrange travel, accommodation and logistics
• On-site event management: oversee setup, breakdown and operations
• Post-event evaluation and reporting: gather feedback and write reports
• Marketing and communications: support promotion and communication materials
• General admin: travel bookings, expense reports and other documents

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in event management, business administration, marketing or a related field
• Able to handle pressure, multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• Good time management and crisis management skills; calm, resourceful and independent
• Self-driven, able to work independently and a strong team player
• Good communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Proofreading, basic copywriting, content summarization and synthesis preferred