Event Management Staff

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