Programmes & Event Assistant Manager/ Snr Exec

Overview

NESST Singapore Limited is looking for an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive, Programmes & Events to support the planning, coordination and delivery of meaningful migrant-worker-centric programmes, large-scale corporate and targeted stakeholder and media engagements.

This role requires a resourceful, hands-on and people-oriented team member who can support both the strategic thinking and ground execution of programmes and events. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across planning, coordination, logistics, stakeholder follow-up and on-ground execution, while growing in confidence to take ownership of assigned workstreams. This role would suit someone with good energy, maturity, strong follow-through and a can-do attitude — someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in detail, and is keen to contribute to meaningful work in a dynamic and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support programming and events. Support the end-to-end planning and execution of key migrant-worker-centric programmes and events, including media events, stakeholder and partnership engagements. Responsibilities include event conceptualisation, programme design, stage and show support, logistics planning, vendor coordination, budget tracking, publicity and design briefing, guest experience planning, briefing materials preparation and on-ground execution. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners and may require travel across sites.

2. Work with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with internal teams, migrant workers, community partners, vendors, industry sponsors and other stakeholders to ensure smooth planning and delivery. The role requires comfort engaging both migrant workers and corporate stakeholders, the ability to build strong working relationships, and clear follow-through to keep stakeholders aligned towards shared outcomes.

3. Own assigned workstreams from planning to execution. Take ownership of assigned parts of a programme or event, and ensure effective follow-through from start to finish. This includes managing moving timelines, tracking tasks, preparing materials, flagging issues early, solving practical problems, and ensuring that details are well-managed. While not expected to independently lead all events from the onset, the candidate should demonstrate readiness to grow into leading larger workstreams over time.

4. Support post-event learning and continuous improvement Assist with post-event and post-programme reviews by gathering feedback, documenting learnings and identifying practical improvements for future runs. This includes contributing to playbooks, process improvements and strengthening the quality of future events and programmes.

Secondary Responsibilities

The role may also support:

• Preparation of event briefs, programme decks, simple reports, photo selections, captions or related communication materials.

• Coordination of resident engagement efforts, including working with migrant worker leaders or volunteers to support participation and gather feedback.

• Administrative and operational support for team-wide initiatives, partnership activities or special projects where required.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in events management, programme coordination, community engagement, stakeholder coordination, hospitality, operations, volunteering or project coordination would be helpful. We are open to candidates from different backgrounds, provided they demonstrate strong ownership, maturity, resourcefulness and follow through.

• No specific degree discipline is required. We are more interested in attitude, aptitude, energy and ability to get things done well.

• Strong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage timelines, tasks, logistics and follow-ups.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with residents, partners, vendors and internal teams.

• Comfortable supporting both planning and execution, including administrative work, stakeholder coordination and event-day operations.

• Adaptable, hands-on and steady in a fast-moving environment

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Energetic and people-oriented — brings warmth, positivity and good energy to the team and on-ground work.

• Resourceful and hands-on — willing to figure things out, solve problems and make things happen.

• Responsible and dependable — takes ownership of assigned work and follows through well.

• Detail-oriented and organised — able to keep track of moving parts without losing sight of the outcome.

• Adaptable and keen to grow — open to feedback, willing to learn and ready to take on more responsibility over time.

• Energised by meaningful work — interested in contributing to better living environments and stronger communities for migrant worker residents.

Working Arrangements

As these programmes and events may take place outside regular office hours, weekend workwill be required. On average, the role may involve around two weekend days per month, withcorresponding weekday time-off provided.

Why Join NESST

This is a role for someone who wants to be involved in meaningful, people-centred work.

At NESST, you will help bring programmes and events to life in ways that support migrant worker residents, strengthen community bonds, and create better living experiences across our dormitory ecosystem. You will gain exposure to resident engagement, programme planning, stakeholder coordination, company-wide events and industry-facing platforms. As NESST grows, there will be opportunities to learn, contribute and take on greater ownership across current and future assets. You will be part of a warm, close-knit and growing team that works closely together, supports one another, and takes pride in making things happen well.