Events and Outreach Assistant Manager / Manager (Full-Time, 2-Year Contract)

About the role

The Event Manager also plays a key role in developing team capability and building sustainable event management processes.

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of events, taking full ownership from pre-event preparation through on-site management to post-event evaluation and reporting
• Manage and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers — including venues, AV providers, caterers, and logistics partners — negotiating terms and ensuring consistent, quality service delivery
• Oversee event budgets, setting expenditure priorities, approving costs within delegated authority, and ensuring all events are delivered within approved financial limits
• Develop and maintain event documentation and standard operating procedures, including run-of-show schedules, event briefs, logistics plans, and post-event reports
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners, negotiating and aligning on event requirements, timelines, and deliverables
• Direct on-site event operations, including deployment of manpower, management of setup and teardown, and on-the-spot resolution of issues to ensure seamless execution
• Oversee the sourcing and procurement of event materials, equipment, and services, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement policies
• Lead post-event evaluation, synthesising attendance data, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learnt into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
• Own and maintain the event calendar and resource plan, setting operational priorities and ensuring sustainable scheduling across the team

• Degree in Events Management, Business, Hospitality or a related field; or a Diploma with at least 2 years of relevant experience in events management
• Experience leading sporting events, community programmes or workshops will be an advantage
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, vendors and team members
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work on weekends and outside office hours when event schedules demand, include setup days and event days
• Comfortable with hands-on, ground-level work including overseeing logistics, managing event materials and coordinating manpower on-site
• Passion for community engagement, sports and creating positive participant experiences is preferred