Manager, External Relations

The incumbent will drive the School’s external relations and stakeholder engagement strategies, and manage events and initiatives that strengthen partnerships and enhance the School’s visibility as a nexus for innovation, research, and business education locally and internationally. Job Responsibilities: External Relations Engagement and Partnership Development • Promote and elevate awareness of College of Business/Nanyang Business School (NBS) • Spearhead and execute appropriate strategies to advance the College’s external relations agenda • Cultivate partnerships for the College for a wide spectrum of initiatives for teaching and research. • Identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations and engagements. • Formulate action plans and establish relations with industry. • Drive integrated and coordinated external relations programmes and activities across units within the College. • Support networking at relevant industry/research forums and business meetings. • Act as the primary administrative contact for external engagements and corporate partners. Event Management and Operations • Develop and implement comprehensive event planning for partner events and collaborative initiatives with industry. • Lead and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and execute partner events and engagement activities • Select suitable event venues and negotiate contracts • Coordinate with NTU Events Office for events. • Manage and host visits to the College by external parties, visitors and guests. • Manage the College’s external relations budget which includes budget planning and accounts management • Develop and manage event budgets • Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders. • Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and strategies for events. • Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess the success of each event, and prepare relevant reports for management where applicable. • Streamline work processes and workflows Support to leadership and strategy development • Lead consultation with the College Management to strategise, strengthen and establish industry partnerships and engagements. • Support the formulation of the College’s external relations strategies and implementation plans. Support College management in building relationships with local, regional, and international partners. Requirements: • Degree from a recognized university • At least 8 years of relevant work experience in events management and partnership engagement • Able to connect with people at all levels, establish and maintain a network of relationships and partnerships • Proficient in IT, experienced in managing in-person, virtual and hybrid events; and engaging online communities • Resourceful and driven, with the ability to think strategically, creatively and analytically • Excellent presentation and communication skills • Able to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders • Team player and must be able to work within tight deadlines • Highly relationship-oriented while balancing stakeholder needs with institutional priorities We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU