This is a remote position.
Role Summary As an Event Management Staff, you will support CrescentRating's events team across the full lifecycle of our flagship events — from concept development and vendor sourcing through to on-the-day execution and post-event analysis. You will work directly with clients and internal stakeholders, managing timelines, budgets, and logistics to ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role for a highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of event concepts, themes, and detailed project timelines for CrescentRating's flagship events including Halal In Travel and the HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards
- Research and source suitable venues, vendors, and suppliers in line with event requirements, quality standards, and budget parameters
- Help create and manage event budgets, tracking expenses accurately and flagging variances proactively to ensure financial targets are met
- Build and maintain comprehensive event schedules and timelines, coordinating all moving parts to keep deliverables on track
- Interact with clients to gather event requirements, understand preferences, and translate them into actionable event plans
- Provide regular, clear, and professional updates to clients on event progress, milestones, and any changes to scope or schedule
- Handle client inquiries and ad-hoc requests with professionalism, ensuring a consistently high standard of responsiveness and service
- Ensure all event elements are executed according to plan on the day, coordinating across internal teams, vendors, and on-site staff
- Address any issues or emergencies that arise during events swiftly and calmly, applying sound problem-solving to minimise disruption
- Collect structured feedback from clients and attendees post-event and assist in preparing analysis reports with clear recommendations for improvement
Requirements
Must Have
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a professional and confident client-facing manner
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — for documentation, budgeting, and presentations
- Detail-oriented with a strong personal commitment to delivering quality outcomes across every aspect of event execution
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative member of a cross-functional team
Good to Have
- Genuine enthusiasm for event planning and a proactive eagerness to develop skills in international event management
- Prior exposure to event coordination, hospitality, or client-facing roles
Benefits
- Paid position
- Hands-on experience in international event planning and execution across CrescentRating's flagship event portfolio
- Exposure to both internal team coordination and direct client-facing event management
- Opportunity to work alongside a multicultural, globally distributed team
- Supportive environment with a strong focus on learning, skill development, and professional growth