Deputy Director/Director, Communications

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier national research university in Singapore is seeking a Director or Deputy Director for the Office of University Communications. This role involves leading strategic communications, managing crises, and enhancing the university's brand through innovative marketing campaigns. With a requirement of 15 to 20 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills, the candidate will be a key advisor to senior leaders. This position aims to be filled by July 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 15 to 20 years of experience in leadership and strategic communications.
• Demonstrate experience in leading multiple teams in a large organisation.
• Strong network of Singapore and international media contacts.

Responsibilities

• Create and shape long-term narratives aligned with organizational strategy.
• Lead communications for potential and active crises.
• Drive marketing and brand campaigns to enhance the NUS brand.

Skills

Leadership and strategic communications

Crisis communications

Media relations

Marketing communications

Creative storytelling

Education

Good university degree in communications or related disciplines

Job description

Company description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description

Job Purpose

The Director or Deputy Director role is for succession planning of UCO where this role will be the effective deputy to support the Chief Communications Officer, and the timeline is to have this role in place by July 2026.

The appointment level (Deputy Director or Director) will be determined based on the candidate's experience, track record, scope of responsibilities, and organisational requirements.

Job Description

• Leadership and strategic communications

• Create and shape long-term narratives in alignment with organisational strategy and goals across education, research and enterprise, and seek opportunities to communicate NUS achievements, outcomes and capabilities across earned, owned and paid platforms.
• Build influence and impact through speeches and thought leadership; and cultivate relationships with media as well as strategic partners and stakeholders.

• Crises and issues communications

• Lead end-to-end communications, both internal and external, from anticipatory sensing and preparedness, response and activation, to recovery for potential and active crises and issues in safeguarding reputation and trust with stakeholders
• Build playbooks, run simulations and trainings, and serve as advisor and counsel to senior leaders.

• Marketing, Brand and Publications

• Drive marketing and brand campaigns to elevate and enhance the NUS brand across digital, social, and events through innovative and compelling narratives and visuals, and measure impact through analytics to optimise reach and engagement.
• Oversee editorial and content strategy in data-driven storytelling and creative visual design across print and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Good university degree in communications, journalism, marketing, humanities and social sciences, or disciplines relevant or related to communications practice
• At least 15 to 20 years of experience in leadership and strategic communications including media relations, crisis communications, marketing communications, journalism or public relations agencies
• Demonstrate experience and expertise in leading multiple teams or functional leads to drive in-house communications in a large organisation
• Adept at creative storytelling and developing compelling narratives - across earned, owned or paid platforms - to profile strengths and achievements, and build organisational reputation
• Strong network of Singapore and international media contacts
• Able to write, edit, communicate as well as supervise and multi-task under tight deadlines
• Good people management skills, calm and mature temperament, and able to work collaboratively and manage senior external and internal stakeholders

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of University Communications

Department : Office of University Communications

Job requisition ID : 31206