Event Operations Manager
Singapore
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Business
Event Manager / Planner
Company Description
Company Description is a heading placeholder in the original; the content below describes Informa Festivals and its global context.
Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious brands like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money
20/20 and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.
Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.
We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.
Job DescriptionThis role is based at the Bugis Junction Towers office.
The Event Operations team for Tech Events at Informa Festivals is the backbone of our world-class technology event portfolio, ensuring flawless execution of premier B2B events that connect technology professionals across the globe. Our team manages the operational excellence behind major tech industry gatherings like London Tech Week, Black Hat and Africa Tech Festival.
We are looking for an Event Operations Manager to join ourTech Weeks Operation steam. Reporting to the Director, Event Delivery (UK based) this role will be primarily focused on supporting the efficient and creative delivery of Asia Tech x Singapore and Africa Tech Festival.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities- Support the Asia Tech x Singapore Operations Lead in all aspects of operational delivery of the event; from concept to planning and then delivery
- Ensure problem free planning, build-up, open days and breakdown for the event in full collaboration with event suppliers
- Support management of the operational budget in partnership with the Operations Lead, Head of Show Operations and the finance team
- Provide operational advice and assistance to the sales, content and marketing teams working with them to ensure their onsite requirements are flawlessly delivered
- Work in partnership with the Operations Lead and the procurement team to ensure procurement of suppliers achieved for full event requirements
- Ensure effective control and monitoring of health and safety standards at the event
- Continually provide the best possible customer experience for our sponsors and delegates
- Coaching and supervision of junior team members as required
This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.
QualificationsSkills, experience & qualifications required
- Minimum of 3 years proven large-scale international event experience at operations manager level, essential
- Health & Safety training including IOSH qualification, preferable
- Strong planning, prioritisation and implementation skills with focus on detail
- Able to think creatively and come up with bespoke ideas
- Negotiation and financial/budget management skills
- Ability to work in a high-performing, fast paced environment
- Works well within a team
- Self-motivated, accountable and sets own goals
- Good communications skills and great customer service
- Patient, calm and composed under pressure
Special requirements
- As this role supports events and teams across different time zones, alternative/flexible work hours will be required, as necessary
- This role is essential to onsite delivery so it is necessary that the successful applicant is able to travel, including but not limited to United Kingdom, South Africa and United States of America.
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to- face. That s why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
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