Chief Executive Officer

GLOBAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced CEO to drive institutional growth and manage strategic direction. The role involves leading academic quality, compliance with local regulations, and stakeholder engagement, particularly with UK partners and regional markets such as China. Candidates must possess strong educational leadership and market insight to ensure sustainability and enhance the institution's reputation regionally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Strong educational leadership experience and market insight.
• Background in administration and compliance within educational sectors.
• Demonstrated capability in international relations and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional growth and strategic direction.
• Oversee academic standards and curriculum quality.
• Manage financial forecasting and business growth strategies.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders and government bodies.

Skills

Educational leadership

Market insight (China & ASEAN)

Stakeholder engagement

Compliance with education regulations

Academic credibility

Education

Relevant advanced degree

Job description

The CEO is responsible for leading strategic direction, operational performance, institutional growth, and external partnerships. This role requires strong educational leadership, market insight (especially China & ASEAN), stakeholder engagement, compliance with Singapore’s education regulations, and academic credibility with UK partners.

Key Responsibilities

1) Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the institute’s strategic vision, growth roadmap, and competitive positioning in Singapore and regional markets (China, ASEAN).
• Develop long-term plans with measurable KPIs across student enrolment, academic performance, financial sustainability, and brand equity.
• Lead strategic planning processes, including annual operating plans and multi-year budgets.

2) Academic & Curriculum Oversight

• Ensure academic quality and relevance across diploma and degree programs.
• Strengthen relationships with UK partner universities for curriculum alignment, accreditation renewals, quality audits, and joint academic initiatives.
• Monitor academic standards, program performance, retention, progression, and graduate outcomes.
• Champion innovation in teaching, assessment, and student learning support (e.g., blended/hybrid models, industry projects).

3) Business & Financial Management

• Oversee institutional budgets, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and cost optimisation.
• Drive revenue growth through diversified student recruitment, executive education, corporate training, and potential new program offerings.
• Ensure financial sustainability, risk management, and profitability without compromising educational quality.

4) International Recruitment & Market Expansion

• Lead student recruitment strategy with a strong focus on China and regional markets (India, S.E Asia).
• Leverage personal network contacts and build new relationships with education agents, schools, feeder institutions, government bodies, and corporate partners.
• Establish credible on-ground presence or representation where strategic (e.g., China, Vietnam, Vietnam and Myanmar).
• Oversee digital marketing strategy and performance across channels (WeChat, Douyin/Little Red Book, Facebook and Google).

5) Stakeholder & Government Relations

• Act as the primary representative to government regulators (e.g., SSG, education councils, and accreditation bodies.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with UK partner universities, ensuring all compliance and quality metrics are met.
• Engage local employer networks to support internships, placements, and job outcomes.

6) Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with Singapore’s education regulatory frameworks (e.g., EduTrust Certification, SSG requirements).
• Implement robust internal quality assurance, governance, risk management, and process controls.
• Manage audit processes and reporting to external accreditors and University partners.

7) Team Leadership & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing executive and academic leadership team.
• Drive organizational culture aligned with institutional vision — student-centric, outcome-driven, and ethically strong.
• Oversee HR strategies, talent development, performance management, and staff engagement.

8) Brand & Reputation Management

• Elevate the institute’s brand regionally and internationally — especially in key source markets like China.
• Represent the institute at high-level conferences, education fairs, and industry panels.
• Strengthen public relations, media engagement, and digital presence.

Strategic Key Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight and Management

1. Provide overall leadership and direction in line with the institution’s mission and long-term strategy, driving any strategic and organization-wide continuous improvement initiatives and policy updates.
2. Spearhead strategic planning, developing goals and development priorities in conjunction with the School’s vision and mission.
3. Make key operational and strategic decisions collaboratively with core leadership, ensuring transparent, efficient communication and alignment.
4. Oversee the smooth operations of all departments / functions, ensuring compliance and high levels of student satisfaction.
5. Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the School‘s objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results

Business Development and Sales

1. Lead partnership discussions, including sales pitches, collaboration talks, and signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
2. Identify new academic or commercial opportunities and potential markets for expansion, spearheading strategic negotiations and partnership talks with industry partners, recruitment/ sales agents, and partner universities.
3. Check programme accreditation statuses, ensuring internationally accredited programmes are compliant with Singapore’s educational regulations and professional recognition standards, and ensuring that the appropriate accreditation status have been accurately communicated to students.

KPIs

Enrolment Growth: Annual student enrolment targets (domestic + international) Revenue growth, margin targets, cost variance

Academic Quality: Retention rates, graduate employability, partner feedback

Compliance: Audits passed, regulatory renewals secured

Brand Reach: Digital engagement, partner events executed

Partnerships: Number of new articulation / articulation agreements

Key External Partners

• UK partner universities (senior academic & administrative contacts)
• Education agents & regional recruitment networks
• Singapore government agencies (SSG / Singapore Education Ministry)
• Local & regional employers for work placements