Defence Collective Singapore – Senior Executive / Executive, Corporate Programmes

Job description THIS IS A 2-YEAR RENEWABLE / CONVERTIBLE CONTRACT ROLE. 

The Senior Executive/Executive, Corporate Programmes role, is part of the team responsible for planning, execution, and facilitation of events and programs development focused on corporate groups. The jobholder will report to Manager, Corporate Programmes II. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in development and implementation of innovative and engaging corporate programs and events, applying an innovative mindset to conceptualisation, planning, coordination, execution, and facilitation. 
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships to support the development and execution of events and programmes. 
• Incorporate creative ideas and the latest trends into content development and event conceptualization to deliver unique and memorable experiences. 
• Collaborate with the Sales team to develop and deliver tailored events and programmes for the target audience. 
• Manage event inquiries, requests, or correspondences promptly and professionally. 
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, partners, and external vendors to ensure smooth operations for corporate programmes and events. 
• Manage the procurement and service requirements for various aspects of the programmes which include compliance with the company’s procurement procedure for acquiring goods and services. 
• Plan and coordinate the deployment of Part-timers (PTs) and External Facilitators (EFs) for programs and events. 
• Handle and respond to feedback from clients and stakeholders. 
• Monitor post-event surveys and conduct analysis for continuous improvement. 
• Support other team members in the Corporate Programmes division and School Programmes teams for key events and programs, as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Requirements: 

• Candidate must possess a Diploma or Degree in Events Management, Marketing or a related field. 
• Experience in an agency environment will be advantageous. 
• Experience in content development, event conceptualization, project planning and procurement procedures. 
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and innovative mindset. 
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal English. 
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and follow timelines. 
• Willingness to work on weekends or nights occasionally. 
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently when required. 
• Proficient in using MS Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. 
• Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator) are optional but would be an asset.