Assistant Head, Strategic Planning & Engagement [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, invites applications for the role of Assistant Head, Strategic Planning & Engagement in the SPE department. You will support leadership in strategic execution, coordinate board meetings, and manage cross-institutional initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring a university degree, 3–5 years in strategic planning or related fields, and strong copywriting and analytical abilities. Public-funded education sector experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A University degree.
• Minimally 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in strategic planning or related areas.
• Excellent conceptualisation and analytical skills.
• Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.
• Highly meticulous and able to analyse large quantities of text and numerical information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NIE’s strategic planning and engagement processes; provide secretariat support for leadership and board meetings.
• Develop, monitor, communicate and report on strategic initiatives and success indicators.
• Organise strategic engagement activities for NIE senior leadership (retreats, annual addresses, etc.).
• Support cross-institutional projects arising from the Strategic Plan (Steering Committees, Taskforces, reviews).
• Assist in managing NIE-level intellectual property and the SPE office budget/assets.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Copywriting

Written communication

MS Office

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore , is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education, and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research . Read more about NIE here .NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Head, Strategic Planning & Engagement in the department of Strategic Planning & Engagement (SPE), NIE Director’s Office.ResponsibilitiesAssist the HOD in overseeing and executing NIE’s strategic planning and engagement processes throughProviding effective secretariat support and follow-through for key leadership and board meetings to drive effective executive-level decision-making.Developing, monitoring, communicating and reporting on institutional strategic initiatives and success indicators.Conceptualising, organising and managing appropriate strategic engagement activities for the NIE senior leadership, appointment holders and senior staff – including leadership retreats, annual strategic reviews, annual addresses, etc.Supporting and facilitating specific cross-institutional project initiatives arising from the Strategic Plan such as Steering Committees / Taskforces / Programme Reviews / Strategic Projects.Support the HOD in the management of NIE-level intellectual property.Support the HOD in the management of the office, which may include the department’s budget, assets and physical spaces.Assist in special or ad-hoc projects / institutional events as assigned by the HOD / reporting officer.RequirementsA University degree.Minimally 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience with a strong interest and/or track record in strategic planning, organisational development and/or copywriting and editing.Excellent conceptualisation and analytical skills.Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.Highly meticulous and able to analyse / make sense of large quantities of text and numerical information on a daily basis.Working knowledge of statistics and/or data analysis an advantage.Some working knowledge of corporate work planning and budgeting at the organisation level will be useful.High proficiency in MS Office with some working knowledge of document / information management systems.Strong team player with a pleasant disposition.Strong ability to work independently under pressure and to meet tight timelines.Willingness to learn and develop capabilities and to acquire and share new knowledge.Values and attributes demonstrating integrity, professionalism and a service mentality.Working experience in a public-funded educational institution would be advantageous.Application Closing Date25 September 2026ApplicationWe regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Other informationNIE Staff can take chartered buses at their own expenses from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.Hiring Institution: NIE