QS Quacquarelli Symonds was founded in 1990 and has established itself as the leading global provider of specialist higher education and careers information and solutions. At QS we want to ensure candidates have access to the best tools and the best independent expert information before making a decision.
Our activities span across 50 countries, working with over 2000 of the world's leading higher education institutions and over 12,000 employers. We provide services at each key career stage; first degree, Masters, PhD, MBA, and Executive-level. The Role
QS is seeking a SUPERSTAR Events Assistant, with drive and passion for the Events industry- who is not afraid to get their hands dirty and at the same time has fun with the process. A team player at heart, this role will be based in Singapore office, delivering a year-round selection of events serving the international higher education sector, across the world.
The successful candidate will be an organised individual with a lot of initiative. A self-starter who loves working with the Microsoft Office features (Word, Excel etc). He/ She must be able to complete a wide range of activities, requiring clear communication and excellent organizational skills and must be able to adapt and respond quickly to changes, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of all events.
This role is in the professional services division of QS, providing leading services to universities for branding, conferences, data analytics, evaluation tools and software.
Experience working with the HE sector could be useful but not essential and an experience in events management or publishing would be useful. Responsibilities
- Deliver, with the team, 10+ world class HE conferences worldwide or in APAC.
- Supporting regional and global colleagues for events and other needed activity.
- Interfacing with marketing and sales teams.
- Idea gathering and sharing for event enhancement and or development.
- Will be educated to at least diploma level.
- Will have at least 1 year of proven event management experience.
- Excellent English, both written and verbal.
- Exposure to or an interest in higher education and universities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Ability to work under pressure, short deadlines and extra hours if needed on assignments.
- Legal right to work in Singapore.
The successful candidate will have most of the following:
- Will be educated to at least diploma level.
- Will have at least 1 year of proven event management experience.
- Excellent English, both written and verbal.
- Exposure to or an interest in higher education and universities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Ability to work under pressure, short deadlines and extra hours if needed on assignments.
- Legal right to work in Singapore.