Event Executive

Company Description Finder Recruitment is a Sri Lanka–based job and recruiting platform dedicated to helping people across the country find roles and employers they value. The company connects candidates to opportunities in all job categories, from minor staff positions to executive leadership. Finder Recruitment’s services are offered free of charge to all candidates, supporting career growth and improved livelihoods. By serving a high volume of customers and job seekers efficiently, the organization helps employers access strong talent while enabling individuals to discover jobs and companies they enjoy.Role Description The Event Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Colombo. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing recruitment-related events, job fairs, and promotional activities that support Finder Recruitment’s mission. Day-to-day tasks include liaising with clients and partners, managing event timelines and budgets, securing venues and vendors, and overseeing event logistics from setup to wrap-up. The Event Executive will create event collateral, coordinate marketing and communication for events, manage registrations and attendee engagement, and prepare post-event reports and feedback summaries. Collaboration with internal teams to align event content with company goals and ensuring a positive experience for all participants are key aspects of the role.Qualifications Strong event planning and coordination skills, including experience managing timelines, budgets, and logistics.Proficiency in stakeholder management, with the ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and partners.Effective communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and confident presentation abilities.Organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the capacity to handle multiple events concurrently.Familiarity with basic marketing and promotional activities, including social media and digital communication for events.Comfort with using office productivity tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, presentation software) and event-related software where needed.Ability to work on-site in Colombo, including occasional evening or weekend hours during events.Prior experience in event management, recruitment events, or related fields is an advantage; a relevant diploma or degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a similar discipline is preferred.