Project & Events Manager

Project and Events Manager Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Hong Kong

What you'll do:

As Project and Events Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting extraordinary outdoor education adventures that leave a lasting impression on students. Your days will be filled with energising teamwork as you brainstorm new ideas alongside leadership, then bring those visions to life through meticulous planning and enthusiastic execution. You’ll orchestrate every detail—ensuring each event is not only memorable but also safe and enriching for all involved. By actively seeking feedback from participants and colleagues, you’ll help evolve these programmes so they remain relevant and inspiring year after year. Your knack for logistics will shine as you coordinate resources efficiently, communicate updates clearly, and resolve any challenges with positivity. Financial stewardship will be second nature as you oversee budgets without ever compromising on quality. Building partnerships with external organisations will open doors to exciting opportunities for your programmes. Beyond these core responsibilities, you’ll enjoy variety through special projects or operational support tasks—making every day unique. This role offers you the chance to make a genuine difference in young people’s lives while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

• Design, organise, and deliver a diverse array of outdoor education programmes from concept to completion, always ensuring the highest standards of safety and educational enrichment are met.
• Collaborate enthusiastically with the Director of Outdoor Education to launch fresh initiatives that reflect the latest trends in hands-on learning.
• Collect valuable feedback from both participants and staff to fuel continuous improvements, making each programme more impactful than the last.
• Oversee all logistical elements including scheduling, resource management, transport arrangements, and clear communication with everyone involved.
• Manage budgets thoughtfully by balancing financial responsibility with the drive to provide top-quality events and activities.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, business partners, and external organisations to secure everything needed for successful programmes.
• Track and assess programme effectiveness using established metrics, making timely enhancements to maximise positive outcomes.
• Offer operational support across different areas as needed to keep everything running smoothly within the department or wider organisation.
• Tackle ad-hoc projects assigned by senior management with enthusiasm to ensure seamless operations within the team.
• Cultivate lasting connections within the educational group as well as with partner schools to strengthen collaboration.

What you bring:

To flourish as Project and Events Manager, you’ll bring a wealth of practical experience coordinating complex educational events—ideally outdoors—paired with a solid academic background in a relevant discipline. Your approach is methodical yet flexible; whether it’s juggling schedules or allocating resources efficiently, you always find solutions that work for everyone involved. Your communication style is warm and empathetic—helping you build rapport quickly across diverse groups. Budget oversight comes naturally as you balance cost-effectiveness with uncompromising quality standards. You thrive on working together towards shared goals but are equally comfortable stepping up when extra support is needed. Staying informed about industry developments ensures your programmes remain lively and relevant. Above all else, your dedication to creating safe spaces means every participant can enjoy their experience fully.

• A bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Recreation Management or a related field is essential for this position.
• At least five years’ hands-on experience managing outdoor education programmes or large-scale events is required.
• Proven ability in project development and programme management within an educational or not-for-profit setting is highly valued.
• Outstanding organisational skills are crucial for handling multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills are key for building trust with students, parents, colleagues, suppliers, and partners alike.
• Strong interpersonal abilities are important for fostering teamwork within departments and across the organisation.
• Experience in budget monitoring while maintaining high standards of delivery is vital for this role’s success.
• A sharp attention to detail paired with adaptability enables you to respond positively when plans change or unexpected issues arise.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends in outdoor education empowers you to keep programme content engaging year after year.
• A steadfast commitment to participant safety underpins everything you do.