We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised professional to drive Events, Industry and Alumni Engagement within a growing executive education environment. This role goes beyond event execution - it is about designing high-quality experiences and building a vibrant ecosystem of industry partners and alumni, strengthening institutional visibility and positioning the organisation as a thought leader.

You will lead the end-to-end planning, management and delivery of events, while cultivating meaningful relationships with industry stakeholders and alumni. You will also play a key role in translating these engagements into compelling content that amplifies our brand and extends our reach.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both execution and strategy - bringing people together, shaping conversations, and building a strong professional community.

Key Responsibilities

Events & Experience Management

Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of high-quality industry and alumni events, including roundtables, masterclasses, networking sessions and thought leadership forums
Manage the full event lifecycle from ideation to delivery, including stakeholder coordination, budgeting, logistics, vendor management and on-site execution
Design engaging experiences across physical, virtual and hybrid formats, with a strong focus on participant experience and impact
Ensure seamless event operations, including registration management, attendee journey, and post-event follow-ups

Industry & Alumni Engagement

Build and deepen relationships with industry leaders, partners and alumni communities
Develop and implement structured alumni relations strategies, including engagement plans, communications, and community-building initiatives
Activate alumni as speakers, mentors, ambassadors and contributors to events and programmes
Curate event themes and engagement strategies aligned with industry trends, alumni interests and organisational priorities
Maintain and support alumni engagement tracking, outreach and database initiatives

Content & Brand Amplification

Develop high-quality LinkedIn content, event summaries and alumni features
Translate insights from events and alumni engagements into compelling narratives that reinforce thought leadership
Work closely with marketing teams to ensure consistent and impactful brand positioning

Strategic Development

Identify new opportunities for industry collaboration and alumni engagement
Propose innovative event formats and engagement strategies to enhance visibility and differentiation
Track performance metrics across events, partnerships and alumni engagement to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
5 years of relevant experience in event management, stakeholder engagement, alumni relations or corporate communications
Proven ability to manage end-to-end events, with strong operational and project management capabilities
Experience in alumni engagement or community management is an advantage
Strong writing and content creation skills, particularly for LinkedIn or professional platforms
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and alumni
Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Senior Executive, Events & Alum Engagement