Total 87 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Seventeen Mile Rocks

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Office of Research Strategy (ORS).
• Conduct systematic reviews of investigator-led research activities, including Ministry of Education (MOE) Academic Research Fund (AcRF) Tier-1 and Tier-2 grants, completed projects, and high-quality unsuccessful proposals.
• Identify research initiatives with potential to evolve into programme-scale research agendas aligned with major national and international funding opportunities.
• Work with faculty investigators, Schools, and research clusters to strengthen early-stage research concepts and programme design.
• Support the repositioning of research proposals toward alternative funding opportunities including philanthropic foundations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes, multilateral research initiatives, and international collaborative research programmes.
• Translate emerging research opportunities into structured programme-level initiatives suitable for major funding schemes.
• Work with Schools, Institutes, and research clusters to co-develop programme-scale research concepts and multi-investigator research initiatives.
• Coordinate the development of large research proposals targeting funding opportunities such as:
• MOE AcRF Tier-3 programmes
• Social Science & Humanities Research Thematic Grant (SSHR-TG)
• Large philanthropic foundation grants
• Multilateral research programmes
• International collaborative funding schemes such as Horizon Europe
• Multi-institution consortium grants
• Manage the institutional pipeline of programme-scale research initiatives, including tracking proposal development and coordinating internal stage-gates for major grant submissions.
• Facilitate collaboration between SMU investigators and external partners including universities, research institutes, international organisations, and philanthropic foundations.
• Coordinate consortium formation and partnership development for multi-institution research proposals and collaborative research initiatives.
• Support the preparation and submission of large grant proposals, including programme design coordination, concept refinement, and integration of partner contributions.
• Engage with external stakeholders including philanthropic foundations, multilateral development institutions, bilateral development agencies, and international research programmes to support proposal development and programme positioning.
• Work closely with ORS leadership to prioritise programme initiatives aligned with institutional research strategy and global funding opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in public policy, international development, economics, social sciences, business, or related disciplines, with 8 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in research programme development, international development initiatives, research funding strategy, or large grant coordination.
• Prior experience working with international research funding ecosystems including philanthropic foundations, multilateral development banks, bilateral development agencies, and international research funding programmes.
• Strong understanding of global research funding ecosystems including philanthropic foundations, multilateral development institutions, development finance organisations, and bilateral development agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Green Climate Fund, United Nations Development Programme, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development initiatives, United States Agency for International Development, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
• Familiarity with international research funding mechanisms including Horizon Europe, large foundation grants, collaborative research programmes, consortium funding initiatives, and multilateral research partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience conceptualising programme-scale research or development initiatives aligned with major international funding opportunities.
• Experience coordinating large research proposals or programme-level grant submissions involving multiple investigators and institutional partners.
• Ability to translate investigator-led research into programme-level initiatives aligned with major funding priorities.
• Experience managing multi-institution or multi-country collaborations involving universities, research institutes, international organisations, government agencies, or philanthropic foundations.
• Strong project management capability to track research proposal pipelines and coordinate complex multi-partner programme submissions.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in developing programme concepts, research funding proposals, and strategic concept notes.
• Experience working within or alongside international development organisations, multilateral institutions, global foundations, or international research programmes will be highly advantageous.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for proactively soliciting and managing large group/catering related opportunities with significant revenue potential.  Manages group/catering opportunities not handled by an Event Booking Center (EBC). Actively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity.  Achieves personal and team related revenue goals.  Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery.  Responsible for driving customer/guest loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer/guest experience.  Provides service to customers in order to grow the account on behalf of the company.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

   

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
 

Understanding Market Opportunities & Driving Revenue

• Targets group/catering accounts, markets, or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation.
• Partners with group/catering counterpart to effectively manage the business opportunity.
• Responds to incoming group/catering opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the Event Booking Center.
• Handles all opportunities if property does not participate in an EBC.
• Identifies, qualifies and solicits new group/catering business to achieve personal and each property’s revenue goals.
• Focuses efforts on group/catering accounts with significant potential sales revenue.
• Develops effective group/catering sales plans and actions.
• Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.
• Maximizes revenue by upselling packages and creative food and beverage.
• Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for each property based on market conditions and individual property needs.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Handles complex business with significant revenue potential as well as significant customer expectations.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities.
• Supports brand’s Service and Relationship Strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Provides excellent customer service in order to grow share of the account.
• Executes brand’s Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards.
• Executes and supports the business Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards. 
• Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the property and brand.
• Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.

Building Successful Relationships

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Event Booking Center, Market Sales, Strategic Accounts) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Utilizes intranet for resources and information.
• Conducts site inspections.
• Creates contracts as required.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
  
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Office of Research Strategy (ORS).
• Lead strategic analysis of global research funding landscapes, including philanthropic foundations, multilateral development institutions, bilateral development agencies, and international collaborative research programmes.
• Provide strategic guidance to ORS leadership on global research positioning and institutional priorities across foundations, multilateral organisations, and international research programmes.
• Build and maintain institutional intelligence on global funders, agenda-setting international research convenings, major international funding programmes, strategic research priorities, and emerging programme opportunities relevant to SMU's research capabilities
• Exercise institutional judgement in identifying research themes, clusters, and programme opportunities aligned with SMU2030 priorities.
• Lead programme and cluster scoping with Schools, Institutes, and selected local and international partners to identify fundable thematic opportunities.
• Lead senior-level engagement with international research funders, philanthropic foundations, and multilateral organisations to strengthen SMU's positioning within global research ecosystems.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key international funding organisations and thought leaders to support the development of programme-scale research collaborations.
• Guide Schools and Institutes in shaping research agendas suitable for major programme funding opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction for programme development activities across ORS, ensuring alignment between global funding opportunities and institutional research priorities.
• Support the development of large programme-scale initiatives involving multiple investigators, research centres, and international partners.
• Work closely with the Assistant Director - Research Programme Development to ensure that emerging research initiatives are strategically aligned with international funding priorities.
• Contribute to the development of institutional strategy regarding global research engagement, emerging thematic priorities, and future research capability development.
• Monitor global developments in research funding, international policy priorities, and thematic research agendas that may influence future funding opportunities.
• Provide advisory input on strategic hiring directions and emerging interdisciplinary research priorities based on global foresighting and funding intelligence.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in public policy, international development, economics, social sciences, business, or related disciplines, with 12 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in research strategy, international programme development, research funding strategy, or global research partnerships.
• Prior experience working within or alongside international funding ecosystems including philanthropic foundations, multilateral development banks, bilateral development agencies, or international research programmes.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders in international organisations, global foundations, universities, or research institutes will be highly advantageous.
• Deep understanding of global research and development funding ecosystems, including philanthropic foundations, multilateral development institutions, development finance organisations, and bilateral development agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Green Climate Fund, United Nations Development Programme, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development initiatives, United States Agency for International Development, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
• Strong familiarity with international research funding mechanisms including Horizon Europe, collaborative research programmes, consortium funding initiatives, foundation-supported research programmes, and multilateral research partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience shaping programme-scale initiatives or research agendas aligned with major international funding opportunities.
• Ability to translate global funding intelligence into institutional research strategies and programme opportunities.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders across universities, international organisations, government agencies, and philanthropic foundations.
• Strong capability in identifying emerging thematic research areas and aligning institutional research strengths with international funding priorities.
• Experience working on multi-institutional or multi-country research initiatives involving universities, research institutes, and international partners.
• Excellent strategic analysis and written communication skills, particularly in preparing strategic briefs, concept notes, programme strategies, and institutional positioning materials.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent institutional research interests in international forums and partnerships.
• Experience working within or closely with international development organisations, multilateral institutions, global foundations, or international research programmes will be highly advantageous.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

We are looking for a Creative Director who is able to interpret business needs and client briefs and turn them into compelling creative solutions. Often working under tight deadlines while overseeing multiple branches. The Creative Director must be an effective communicator, especially when it comes to relaying creative concept to design teams and directors.

Tasks and Duties / Job Scope

- Define and drive the salon's seasonal hair trends, aesthetic director, and creative campaigns

- Perform advanced, complex hair services (precision cutting, color corrections, balayage, etc.) for high-value VIP clients.

- Stay ahead of global beauty and fashion trends, introducing new techniques and product innovations to the salon.

- Collaborate with management to produce high-quality hair portfolios for digital and social media platforms.

- Design and lead on-the-job training programs and workshops for Junior and Senior Stylists.

- Ensure consistent technical excellence and customer service standards across all staff members.

- Set clear KPIs for the stylist team, conduct regular evaluations, and provide constructive feedback.

- Oversee the company's financial & operation performance.

- Build strong, long-lasting relationships with premium clients, handling consultations and resolving escalated complaints gracefully.

- Oversee daily salon workflows, manage inventory of professional products, and ensure strict compliance with Hygiene and Safety standards.

- Work closely with upper management to drive salon profitability, optimize booking efficiency, and achieve corporate goals.

Requirements

- Minimum 8 - 15 years of professional experience in high-end, luxury styling, with a proven track record in a lead or managerial role.

- Expert-level proficiency across all facets of hairdressing, backed by recognized international diplomas or certifications.

- Excellent interpersonal, conflict-management, and motivational skills to lead a diverse team of creatives.

- Good knowledge of strategic and corporate planning, and the setting of corporate KPIs

- Excellent qualitative, quantitative and problem-solving skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to express complex issues simply and logically

- Ability to work effectively in a team setting, including synthesizing abstract ideas into concrete design implications

- Extensive supervisory experience (including leadership, team-building and delegation) leading and managing a creative team

Job Description:

• Manage overseas financing to achieve the company strategy and the group's financing goals.
• Responsible for building Singapore and US financing team and managing US trade settlement matters.
• Familiar with the characteristics of each financial product and business models, to find the corresponding treasury solution according to the company's business needs and to reduce the company's financial costs.
• Predict and evaluate the potential risks of investment and financing from the financial perspective, and plan emergency measures to minimize the company's losses.
• Supervise the implementation of investment and financing projects, make suggestions and advice on professional fields, and be responsible for follow-up monitoring, analysis, evaluation and management of completed investment and financing work.
• Establish good communication and relationship with financial institutions, investment institutions, third-parties and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for financing activities and cooperation across all departments in the company to facilitate the financing funds to be available as soon as possible.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above, major in finance, accounting, international finance, etc.
• More than 10 years working experience in finance or financing and must have working experience in Europe or US.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent in data analysis and learning ability.
• Outgoing, proactive, responsible, patient, innovative and a good team leader.
• Must fluent in English and Mandarin in order to liaise with Chinese counterparties.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Networking

• Reaching out to existing adviser network to bring in qualified and productive advisers to the Company

• Interview candidates referred by the Business Development Managers for the above purpose

2. Business Development Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the Business Development function to support agency growth and productivity improvement.

• Establish structured engagement frameworks with T2/T3 managers to drive consistent business performance and professional conduct.

• Translate organisational growth priorities into practical and executable initiatives for agency adoption.

• Monitor adoption and effectiveness of BD initiatives and refine execution approaches as required.

3. Manager Engagement & Field Execution Oversight

• Engage, influence & support managers in driving sustainable production growth through structured activity and pipeline management.

• Drive professionalism and responsible sales behaviours across managers and representatives.

• Identify early signals relating to productivity, conduct, or execution risks and work with relevant functions to correct them.

• Provide regular feedback to management on field execution effectiveness and emerging risks.

• Partner Training & Products teams to address behavioural and competency gaps observed in the field.

4. Campaign, Events & Marketing Execution Oversight

• Oversee execution of campaigns, events and marketing initiatives to ensure effective field adoption.

• Ensure initiatives align with governance standards and avoid inappropriate or aggressive sales positioning.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with various functional heads & key stakeholders to align business initiatives with competency and advisory standards.

• Provide management reporting on agency engagement, execution discipline, and initiative effectiveness.

• Support transformation and improvement efforts relating to distribution professionalism and standards uplift.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in life insurance or financial advisory distribution, with significant exposure to agency or channel management.

• Proven track record in engaging and influencing agency leaders to drive performance and behavioural improvements.

• Strong understanding of activity management and agency productivity drivers.

• Good appreciation of regulatory and compliance expectations within advisory or insurance distribution environments.

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability.

Benefits:

• Working together with a team

• Group Employee benefits

• Enjoy a fair work- life balance

• Monday to Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm working hours

We are Singapore’s pioneer financial advisory firm that has been in the industry since 1986. We deal with a variety of platforms – Financial Planning, Investments, Life Insurance, General Insurance, and Group Employee Benefits. Being independent, we also offer a variety of products and services that are of best value and best suited for our clients’ total financial needs.

We are looking for a Director, Business Development to lead the business development unit and promote growth in business and number of advisers through various engagements.

Job Description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity on our APAC Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) team for a Compliance Director, APAC South, located in Singapore. In this role, you will provide direct oversight for complex elements of Abbott's compliance program in the APAC South region (Singapore/Malaysia/Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand) across all of our business units. You will be responsible for directing the development and implementation of the OEC’s compliance program, including training, risk management, and monitoring. Additionally, you will direct and manage the APAC South compliance team.

What You’ll Do

The Compliance Director performs the following with moderate supervision from OEC leadership (e.g. Ethics and Compliance Officer).

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to all levels of key divisional business functions on complex ethics and compliance issues, including policy interpretation and requirement, compliance risk assessment, trend analysis and best practice recommendations.

• Resolves complex ethics and compliance matters that have significant impact to Abbott.

• Directs and conducts periodic reviews and updates related to complex OEC policy and divisional/affiliate procedures ensuring clarity, applicability and compliance to OEC policy and external requirements, with minimal supervision from the ECO.

• Develops, updates, implements, and delivers OEC’s comprehensive training program on complex OEC and divisional/affiliate policies and procedures.

• Provides oversight to corporate and/or divisional monitoring process to ensure compliance with OEC/affiliate policies and procedures.  Reviews industry trends and internal results, and recommends corrective actions.

• Partners with the ECO and business on compliance audits, oversees the fulfillment of auditor requests, acts as liaison between business and auditors during on site activities, evaluates and assists the businesses with responses to all complex preliminary findings and recommendations, guides the business in preparing corrective action to address complex and highly complex findings and recommendations.

• Oversees all Affiliate Compliance Committees at the affiliate level and provides input on violation process.  Reviews internal trends and implements corrective actions.

• Provides leadership and guidance on proposed commercial programs, identifies complex legal and regulatory issues, analyzes alternatives and works with legal, as appropriate, to propose solutions to the business.

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Abbott businesses and knowledge of the broader business impact.

• Leads cross-functional teams on complex issues or projects.

• Has direct reports with people management responsibility located in APAC South.

• Assists in selecting, recruiting, onboarding or otherwise training direct team and may also assist other OEC team members.

• Accountable to the APAC Ethics and Compliance Officer and executive-level divisional/country management

• Assigned matters/business units have significant impact to Abbott's Compliance Program

• Operates with autonomy and limited supervision

• Responsible for directing and managing the OEC team for APAC South

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) is required.

• Advanced degree such as MBA, Masters, JD, or equivalent work experience, strongly preferred.

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience, with exposure to business functions such as compliance, legal, regulatory affairs, governmental affairs, and finance.

• Experience working in medical device or life sciences industry, preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to Excel file management, PowerPoint presentations.

• Experience with data analytics. May include building, iterating, and managing reports and/or dashboards in relevant systems such as PowerBI or Tableau.

• Must have strong English written and verbal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels.

• Oral and/or written proficiency in other Asian languages, a plus.

The Assistant Director of Sales supports the Director of Sales in driving hotel revenue performance by managing key accounts, developing new business, and ensuring the achievement of room, meeting, and rate targets. The role focuses on strengthening corporate and leisure sales, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring alignment with hotel commercial strategy and budget objectives.

The role also involves active market engagement, competitor analysis, contract negotiation, and coordination with internal departments to ensure smooth sales operations and high levels of guest and client satisfaction. The incumbent contributes to sales strategy development, reporting, and team support while promoting Accor values and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support achievement of hotel revenue, occupancy, ADR, and meeting room targets

• Manage and develop key accounts, corporate and leisure clients

• Conduct sales calls, site inspections, and client visits

• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients

• Monitor competitors and market trends

• Prepare reports (weekly, monthly, MIS, production reports)

• Assist in sales and marketing strategies and promotions

• Ensure strong client relationships and after-sales service

• Support DOS in team training and business planning

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure service delivery

• Participate in hotel marketing initiatives and promotional activities

• Adhere to Accor standards, policies, and brand values

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in hotel sales (similar capacity)

• Diploma or equivalent in Hospitality / Business / related field

• Strong knowledge of hotel operations and sales systems (Opera preferred)

• Proven track record in sales performance and account management

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills

• Proficient in MS Office and reporting systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Flexible to work weekends (if necessary), travel, or extended hours when required

• Strong understanding of hospitality market dynamics

Job Summary

The Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the company’s Food & Beverage operations in Singapore. This role oversees business growth, operational performance, financial management, regulatory compliance, and people management to ensure sustainable profitability and brand development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Develop and implement business strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion

• Set operational goals, budgets, and performance targets in line with company objectives

• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion plans within Singapore

Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all F&B outlets to ensure efficiency, consistency, and quality standards

• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food quality, service, and hygiene

• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction

Financial & Commercial Management

• Manage budgets, cost controls, and profit & loss (P&L) performance

• Review financial reports and ensure effective cost management, including food cost and manpower cost

• Approve pricing strategies, promotions, and procurement plans

People & Organization Management

• Lead and manage outlet managers, supervisors, and key management staff

• Oversee manpower planning, recruitment strategy, and staff development

• Set performance KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews for senior staff

• Ensure compliance with MOM employment regulations and company HR policies

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Singapore regulatory requirements, including SFA, NEA, MOM, and other relevant authorities

• Oversee licensing, food safety, workplace safety, and hygiene standards

• Manage audits, inspections, and risk mitigation measures

Brand & Stakeholder Management

• Uphold brand standards, reputation, and service excellence

• Represent the company in dealings with landlords, suppliers, business partners, and government agencies

• Handle escalated customer or operational issues when required

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience in the F&B industry
• Proven experience in multi-outlet management preferred
• Strong understanding of Singapore F&B regulations and operating environment
• Solid financial management and P&L experience

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Seven Grains Pte Ltd is seeking a passionate and strategic Beverage Director to lead and elevate beverage operations starting with its flagship restaurant, TANOKE, with plans to expand across future Japanese dining concepts under the group. This role oversees the full spectrum of beverage development – from conceptualisation to execution, staff training, guest events, and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Beverage Programme & Innovation

• Lead the curation, development, and costing of sake, spirits, and cocktail menus across all outlets.
• Introduce seasonal beverage highlights and pairing menus aligned with restaurant concepts.
• Ensure high standards of quality, consistency, and profitability in beverage offerings.

Sake & Spirits Education

• Conduct regular staff training sessions, for sake and Japanese spirits.
• Organise and host customer-facing sake tastings, workshops, and pairing events.
• Serve as the in-house sake sommelier and represent the brand in relevant industry events.

Operational Leadership

• Collaborate with Directors, General Manager and Service Team to implement SOPs across outlets.
• Collaborate with internal/external Beverage Consultants, Brewery Owners, Suppliers & Distributors to organise events.
• Oversee inventory management, procurement, and supplier relationships for beverage categories.
• Monitor beverage costs, wastage, and sales performance to meet group KPIs.

Event & Brand Partnership

• Plan and execute group-wide beverage events, including brand collaborations and seasonal campaigns.
• Liaise with importers, breweries, and distributors for sponsorship and marketing support.

Compliance & Licensing

• Ensure all beverage operations comply with local licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage scene.

Requirements:

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in beverage management, with at least 2 years in a multi-outlet or group role.
• Deep knowledge of sake and Japanese spirits; certification (e.g. SSA, WSET, Kikisake-shi) preferred.
• Proven track record in menu creation, cost control, and staff development.
• Experience in event planning and guest engagement through workshops or pairing dinners.

Personality & Attributes

• Passionate advocate for Japanese culture and beverage craftsmanship.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work across teams and brands in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, and customer-focused.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Sales & Marketing Director to drive student recruitment and brand growth for Equistar International College across key regional markets, with a strong focus on China and Asia.

The successful candidate will lead regional sales and marketing initiatives, build partnerships with education agents, and enhance the college’s market presence to achieve enrolment targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute regional sales and marketing strategies to drive student enrolment growth
• Identify and expand recruitment channels, including partnerships with education agents and institutions, particularly in China and Southeast Asia
• Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas agents, partners, and key stakeholders
• Lead and manage the sales and marketing team to achieve performance targets
• Oversee digital marketing campaigns, branding, and promotional activities targeting international students
• Analyse market trends, competitor offerings, and student demand to refine strategies
• Organise and participate in education fairs, seminars, school visits, and recruitment events (both locally and overseas)
• Monitor and report on sales performance, pipeline, and conversion rates
• Collaborate with academic and operations teams to align programmes with market needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in sales and marketing, preferably in the education industry
• Proven track record in student recruitment and achieving enrolment targets
• Strong network with education agents, especially in China and/or regional markets
• Experience managing regional markets and cross-border teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and international student recruitment strategies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in private education or international student recruitment
• Familiarity with Singapore’s private education sector regulations
• Existing network of recruitment agents and partners in China

Mott MacDonald is advancing the next stage of our global delivery strategy, strengthening collaboration between our Asia Unit and the Global Delivery Service Centre (GDSC). As part of this strategic evolution, we are seeking an experienced and forward‑looking technical leader to be based in Asia and play a pivotal role in deepening integration, improving delivery performance, and expanding the technical breadth of GDSC’s contribution to projects across the region.

This new senior position will act as a key connector between multidisciplinary project teams and GDSC capability. The successful candidate will help drive greater utilisation of global expertise, broaden engagement into engineering disciplines, and support consistent, high‑quality delivery outcomes. By championing both regional needs and global best practice, the role will help shape how our Asia markets deliver, collaborate, and grow.

We are seeking applicants who can influence across cultures, navigate complex project environments, and contribute materially to our 2026 and long‑term objectives through strengthened partnerships between Asia and GDSC.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior technical leader to join the Asia Unit as a Technical Director. The role provides both strategic and hands‑on delivery leadership and management to enhance integration and collaboration between GDSC and Asia Unit projects. This includes driving improved resourcing, productivity, and workflow effectiveness.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have responsibilities and accountable for the following:

• Workflow, process, and productivity improvements: Elevating delivery planning and execution, with standardised ways of working and improved QA/QC practices.
• Resource planning and management: Ensuring effective and strategic deployment of GDSC resources across all markets in WIN and DO.

• Technical capacity planning: Aligning capability with market needs and identifying opportunities for new capabilities in GDSC to support Asia.

• Strengthening communication and alignment between GDSC and Asia teams. Acting as a senior regional connector between GDSC locations and markets in Asia alongside strong stakeholder management skills to ensure a clear articulation of need, common ways of working, and leadership alignment across both units to enhance collaboration and communication.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in technical delivery and coordination, design and engineering in an engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience with strengthening cost competitiveness and delivery productivity in an engineering environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing and articulation skills across a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

The Assistant Director / Deputy Director of Supporter Engagement leads the delivery of the Society’s strategies across volunteer engagement, donor engagement and partner engagement. Reporting directly to the Head of Community Engagement and Partnerships (CEP), the role provides leadership to ensure coherent, high-quality, and impactful long-term relationships that advance the well-being of children. The role works closely with internal stakeholders to translate strategy into execution, ensure effective governance and safeguards and build strong supporter pipelines that contribute to the Society’s mission, financial sustainability and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy Implementation, Leadership and Governance

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of teams responsible for volunteer engagement, donor stewardship and partner management, ensuring alignment, accountability, and performance management.
• Support the Head of CEP in policy development, frameworks, SOPs and governance processes related to supporter engagement and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, screening processes and risk management frameworks for volunteers, donors and partners.
• Monitor operational risks related to supporter engagement and escalate issues appropriately, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting.
  

2. Donor and Partner Engagement

• Oversee the management and stewardship of existing corporate donors and partners, ensuring strong relationships, fulfilment of commitments and high-quality engagement experiences.
• Support the cultivation and development of new partnerships in collaboration with the Head of CEP, including corporate partners, foundations and philanthropists.
• Work with Centre and Department Heads to identify partnership opportunities that support service delivery, innovation, and capability building.
• Represent the Society at engagement activities, partner meetings and external platforms as delegated.
  

3. Volunteer Engagement

• Lead the implementation of volunteer engagement strategies to attract, retain and deepen relationships across the different segments.
• Oversee volunteer engagement frameworks, including recruitment, recognition and impact tracking, ensuring alignment with programme and supporter needs.
  
  

4. Performance Management and Resource Sustainability

• Support fundraising and engagement initiatives that contribute to the Society’s financial sustainability, working closely with the Head on targets, forecasting and reporting.
• Track and analyse performance against engagement and fundraising KPIs across volunteer, donor and partner pillars.
• Prepare regular reports and insights for the Head of CEP, Management and relevant governance committees.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, gaps and opportunities to strengthen supporter engagement and impact.
  

5. Any other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum degree holder
• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in fundraising, volunteer management or stakeholder relations, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial position, preferably in the social service or non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and translating strategy into effective operational delivery.
• Experience working with corporate partners, donors and volunteers across diverse engagement models.
• Sound understanding of governance, safeguarding, and risk management in external engagement.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and coordination skills.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and solutions-oriented leader
• Strong organisational judgement and attention to detail
• Able to balance operational delivery with strategic intent
• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups and priorities
• High integrity and strong commitment to the well-being and protection of children

The core requirements of this senior role would encompass all aspects of the new business process including: RFI/RFP submissions, pitch presentation approach and deck content creation, pitch collateral, as well as transitioning new clients.

This role would also be responsible for leading the operational workings and fast moving nature of the pitch process including setting up timelines, communicating information to the pitch team, coordinating local markets and managing workflow.

This role must collaborate relentlessly across the Groupe’s agency networks in media, advertising, PR, CRM/ Loyalty, e-commerce, data and technology, across a multitude of verticals and across markets in the region to tell pitch winning stories and scale growth.

The ideal candidate will have the appetite to learn and collaborate with our team and be someone who is constantly pursuing new ideas in and looking for ways to grow, experiment and create work that stands out. This person needs to be an effective and efficient project manager and be able to coordinate across multiple markets. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to juggle several live projects at any one time; capable of working to tight deadlines; not afraid to work late on projects when required, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additionally, strategic and fundamental communications planning skills are necessary to be able to lead pitch proposal strategic content development.

Key Requirements:

• Media and/ or advertising agency experience
• Strategic thinker, whose able to articulate thinking in inspiring and compelling stories
• Be able to dive deep into research/ data to uncover scalable insights
• Extremely organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to be versatile and handle multiple projects and markets simultaneously
• Committed to high quality of work and to building positive and productive relationships with agency senior management
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Powerpoint and Word
• 12+ years of related experience

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.

Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is for Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE).
• Programme Development & Delivery
  • Translate Ministry of Education and university talent priorities into structured programme frameworks, delivery models, and clear operating processes to support consistent delivery and RIE2030 reporting needs.
  • Manage the end-to-end strategy, governance, and delivery of innovation & entrepreneurship talent development programmes, such as overseas and local internships, student venture capital training and for-credit courses, for delivery readiness.
  • Lead curriculum design, student selection cycles and stakeholder inputs to deliver high quality learning outcomes and participant experience.
  • Develop outreach and communications efforts (internal marketing, briefings, and collateral) to increase programme awareness and student participation across regional and global ecosystems.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with university policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Track programme metrics (inputs, outcomes, feedback) and prepare regular updates and post-programme reports for programme leadership and management decision-making.
• Student Leadership & Club Development
  • Lead the review and execution of a revised student club engagement and empowerment model.
  • Support student innovation and entrepreneurship clubs through programme planning guidance, governance coordination, and operational support, including periodic reviews and reporting.
• Financial Stewardship & Fundraising
  • Lead budget planning and financial management across training programmes, ensuring transparent and optimal utilisation of grants, donations, and sponsorships in line with institutional standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Manage day-to-day engagement with internal and external stakeholders (students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, ecosystem organisations), ensuring timely follow-ups and issue resolution.
  • Prepare and consolidate briefs, proposals, partnership updates, and presentation materials for programme directorates and senior stakeholders.
  • Monitor relevant innovation and entrepreneurship trends and share practical insights to support programme planning and engagement approaches.
  • Identify and steward a portfolio of internal and external partnerships spanning students, faculty, industry partners, investors, sponsors, and ecosystem organisations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification and specialization in education, business, and/or related fields preferred.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in education, training programmes, innovation ecosystems, or related domains, with senior level responsibility.
• Strong interest in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, with awareness of key industry trends and ecosystem players.
• Knowledge and experience in experiential learning / talent development programme design and delivery
• Working knowledge of budgeting, grant administration and financial management principles (including reporting requirements and controls).
• Effective project management and organisational skills—able to plan, track, and deliver multiple workstreams under tight timelines.
• Internal and external stakeholder management skills, with strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal direction, prioritise well, and deliver in high-pressure/high-expectation situations.
• Sound attention to detail with good documentation habits to support audit readiness and compliance.
• Ownership and accountability; acts with urgency and follows through on commitments.
• Humility, authenticity, high standards, and outcome driven.
• Team-oriented and collaborative; able to work across functions and support student-facing initiatives professionally.
• Network in regional/global innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem will be an advantage.
• Experience as an educator/mentor to youth would be an an advantage.

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.