Senior Manager / Manager - Events & Exhibitions

You will shape and deliver events, programmes and experiences that engage diverse audiences and strengthen the Gardens’ role as a civic, cultural and community space. A key focus of the role is placemaking – exploring how different spaces across the Gardens can be activated and experienced through events, performances, programmes, exhibitions and other forms of engagement.

You will work across teams and with external partners to develop new opportunities, connect different offerings across the Gardens, and refresh existing programmes and experiences to keep them relevant to current and future audiences.

• →Developing and delivering events, programmes and experiences, including signature programmes such as the SBG Heritage Festival and Gardens-A-Glow.
• →Developing placemaking initiatives that activate different spaces across the Gardens through performances, concerts, exhibitions, cultural programmes and other forms of engagement.
• →Identifying opportunities to introduce new formats, experiences and uses of the Gardens’ spaces, while refreshing existing offerings for current and future audiences.
• →Connecting events and programmes with exhibitions, venues and other offerings across the Gardens to create cohesive visitor experiences.
• →Building and maintaining partnerships with cultural institutions, public agencies and other organisations to develop and deliver programmes and experiences.
• →Working closely with internal teams, partners and external vendors to plan and deliver events and programmes.
• →Managing project calendars, budgets, procurement, milestones and deliverables, and ensuring effective project delivery.

• Strong creative and conceptual thinking, with the ability to develop engaging events, programmes and experiences for diverse audiences.
• An interest in placemaking and the ability to think creatively about how spaces can be activated and experienced in meaningful ways.
• Experience in programme development, events, arts and culture, audience engagement or related fields.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and timelines within budget.
• Ability to develop new ideas and formats, while identifying opportunities to refresh and enhance established programmes and experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to connect ideas and opportunities across different programmes, spaces and teams, and translate them into cohesive experiences for the public.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, nature, heritage, arts and culture would be an advantage.
• Flexibility to work staggered hours, weekends and after office hours when required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.