Regional Head of Event Operations

4 weeks ago


Singapur, Singapore Infopro Digital Full time

Infopro Digital group is recruiting a Regional Head of Event Operations on a permanent basis to join its Risk Global entity in Singapore.

We are a global company with 4,000+ employees and annual revenues of over half-a-billion dollars, with a presence in 18 countries. Through our market-leading brands, we serve five professional communities – risk and insurance, automotive aftermarket, construction, retail, and industrials – enabling our clients to make informed business decisions and create new opportunities.

We are looking for an outstanding leader to join our agile and dynamic APAC team in a full time, hybrid position based in Singapore. This senior role assumes dual responsibilities: (1) manage the operations of a wide spectrum of events, including our industry conferences, learning and development workshops, webinars, and awards programmes, for Asia Risk, Risk.net, FX Markets and Waters Technology; and (2) serve as the Infopro Digital leader for our Singapore location.

The position reports to the Managing Director, Asia.

Regional Head of Event Operations, APAC (80%)

The Role

The Regional Head of Event Operations provides leadership and management of our various events in the APAC region. You will manage a small team to deliver events in a professional manner, within budget and on tight timelines. You will manage multiple events concurrently and demonstrate an ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Projects will require excellent interpersonal communication skills to work with different departments and locations to achieve your goals.

This role provides excellent exposure in client servicing as you will liaise with sponsors and vendors. You must be passionate about identifying new solutions for better event experiences. We also offer great opportunities to progress to the candidate who wishes to develop a long-term career in management.

Key Responsibilities

-Event Execution

- Conduct venue and vendor research and solicit quotations

- Manage individual project P&Ls and keep track of all expenses

- Map out project timelines and set clear deadlines for relevant stakeholders

- Liaise with the venue, virtual platforms, and AV vendors on hybrid event logistics

- Provide technical support prior to the event and on the day

Strategic Client Liaison

- Develop and execute sponsor onboarding processes to ensure deliverables and timelines are clearly communicated

- Guidance of sponsors through event processes pre, during and post-events

Strategic Support

- Research the latest event technology in the market and share new platform alternatives that suit business needs

- Develop event features and social activities that enhance delegate experience and maximize sponsor ROI

Staff Mentorship

- Provide coaching and guidance to 2 or more staff in the event operations team

- Conduct effective delegation and project allocation

- Direct management of team performance and nurture career growth

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in event/project management

- 2+ years of staff management experience

- Passionate about people, events and operations management

- Excellent time management and budget management skills

- Detail-oriented and a growth-mindset

- Independent and highly motivated to lead as well as having strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams

- Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities within tight timelines and work well under pressure

- Tech savvy and eager to introduce innovative, pragmatic ideas

- Good knowledge and understanding of office dynamics and willingness to learn

- Fluent in spoken and written English

Benefits

  • 20 days of Annual Leave
  • Life Insurance coverage upon completion of probation
  • Medical insurance coverage upon completion of probation
  • 14 weeks of maternity leave
  • 5 days of paternity leave
  • A day off for your birthday

Learn more about us

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 18 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 55 nationalities.

Infopro Digital connects professional communities.

Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.

With our solutions, decision makers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and performance in a sustainable way.

Equal Opportunities

In accordance with our Code of Conduct Policy, we provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant and do not discriminate either directly or indirectly because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.

To fully comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination in all phases of employment, we have set up a system of monitoring all job applications. We would therefore be grateful if you would complete the questions on this form. This information will be collected anonymously.

All information is treated in confidence and will not be seen by employees directly involved in the hiring process. The information will be stored separately and used only to provide statistics for monitoring purposes. There is no obligation on you to provide information. All applicants will be treated the same whether or not they provide this information. Thank you for your assistance.


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