COMPANY DESCRIPTION
An integral part of Singapore's City in a Garden vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World. We have career opportunities for the following and we would like to invite suitably qualified candidates to join us.
DESIGNATION : Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director (Festivals & Events)
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will be responsible for the planning and implementation of the Gardens Calendar of Events. The festivals and events will serve to attract new / repeat visitors through a year-round calendar of wide-ranging programmes, in an iconic outdoor garden setting. You will be leading the project team and work with industry / community partners to grow existing festivals and events, generate new programmes and work on any ad hoc events. You have the drive and tenacity to curate and see through major projects that will require strong collaboration with external stakeholders (including the local and international community), and with internal stakeholders for the implementation and marketing of the programmes and operations. Your key responsibilities include planning, administration, procurement, budget control and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or Diploma in a relevant field is an advantage
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience with track record in leading / curation of large-scale festivals and events
Good knowledge of project management and good network with the festivals / arts / events industry
Experience with organising community/outreach events and programmes
Excellent writing and communication skills
