Manager, Partnerships

The role will report to the Head of Partnerships to develop and implement partnership strategies to promote SkillsFuture/Lifelong Learning Singapore (LLSG) messages and initiatives; with the aim of driving individuals to take learning actions and enterprises to upskill their workforce. You will also be responsible for establishing strategic partnerships to create a vibrant campus and learning community.

The primary responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and execute strategiesto establish new partnerships and strengthen existing networks, promoting SkillsFuture and LLSG messages and initiatives to both targeted segments and the general populace. This includes planning, conceptualising, and managing initiatives, programmes, and content.
• Collaborate with partners to design and deliver learning events and activities that engage targeted segments and the general populace, with the aim of raising awareness and driving participation in SkillsFuture and LLSG programmes.
• Collaborate with other LLSG teams and stakeholders to capitalise and synergise on their efforts towards promoting SkillsFuture movement.
• Any other responsibilities deemed important to support the overall efforts to promote SkillsFuture and lifelong learning.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Background and experience in Partnership, Business Development, or related discipline
• Preferably with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in the public sector or similar with some experience in areas such as partnership engagement, business development, planning and project management
• Strong business writing, public speaking and presentation skills
• Able to adapt well to thrive in a fast-paced, fast-changing environment
• Possess analytical and strategic thinking skills to devise practical solutions to tackle work issues
• Possess project and resource management skills to handle concurrent work assignments, and deliver high quality-work within tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication, inter-personal and networking skills
• Able to collaborate and work well in a team
• Proactive and driven
• Prior experience in data management will be considered advantageous

Candidates without the relevant work experience but possess the required qualities are welcome to apply.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.