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Deputy Director, Strategic Events Jobs in Singapore, Singapore at Singapore Business Federation
Title: Deputy Director, Strategic Events
Company: Singapore Business Federation
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Events (SE) under SBF’s Strategic Partnerships and Events Division (SPED), the Deputy Director works closely with the SE Team in organising SBF’s existing key signature events, as well as assisting with the launch of new strategic platforms and initiatives whenever needed. The Deputy Director also provides guidance and support to other SBF teams to elevate the quality of all SBF events, enhance participants’ experiences, and maximise value capture for SBF and its partners.
All the above-mentioned strategic events and platforms are intricately designed to advance SBF’s vision and mission across 6 action agendas: Scaled Internationally, Skills-Empowered, Smart-Enabled, Sustainability-Centric, Socially Impactful, and Synergistic TACs.
Additionally, as a key member of the SPED team, the Deputy Director/SE plays an important role in revitalising existing partnerships and establishing new ones with governmental agencies and key business counterparts. This collaborative effort aims to ensure successful event delivery, strengthen the collective business landscape, and promote G2B or B2B initiatives facilitated by SBF.
This role involves collaboration with various departments and external partners to ensure successful event delivery and partnership development.
Job Responsibilities
A. Event Conceptualisation and Management
Assisting the Senior Director in leading the Strategic Events team in conceptualising, managing, and providing comprehensive support for SBF’s flagship and signature events in Singapore and international markets.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support the development and organisation of SBF’s key events, such as:
Flagship or signature events, including international and national summits, forums, conferences, and symposiums.
Bilateral / multilateral events.
Ministerial dialogues, high-level roundtable discussions or fireside chats involving Political Office Holders (POHs).
Help drive and deliver these platforms through effective event management and event marketing, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders such as government agencies, event partners, speakers, Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), PR & Marketing agencies, venue and service providers.
Guide or lead the SE teammates in planning and executing the events with meticulous attention to:
Project timelines: Ensuring all deliverables are on track for timely completion.
Budget and Expense Management: Oversee financial allocations to ensure alignment with event objectives, identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards, and ensure all expenditures adhere to approved budgets.
Logistical arrangements: Ensuring seamless operations for excellent event execution and participant experience.
Help prepare and provide management with timely, high-quality updates and summary reports before, during and after each project, including:
Operational plans, project execution timelines, and manpower allocation charts
Marketing and promotional materials
Budget plans and expense trackers
Progressive updates
Registration and participant data analysis
Post-event summary reports, event KPI tracking, and suggestions for improvement
5. Continuously contribute to the improvement of Event SOPs and Operating Models to enhance overall event delivery, enrich participant experiences, and maximise value capture for SBF and its partners, includin…
