Executive, Capability Development

Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading association in the MICE industry is seeking an Executive, Capability Development to enhance skills in the sector. The role involves designing training frameworks, managing capability development programs, and coordinating with industry stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 1-2 years of experience in training or program management. Excellent project management and communication skills are essential, alongside a passion for workforce development.

Benefits

Dynamic team environment

Impactful projects in talent development

Collaborative and innovative culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in relevant fields required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in training or program management preferred.
• Strong project management and organisational skills essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities required.
• Familiarity with workforce development frameworks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage initiatives for skill enhancement in MICE industry.
• Develop and enhance education and training programmes.
• Coordinate capability development programs and workshops.
• Liaise with industry members and educational institutions.
• Conduct research on trends and skills gaps.

Skills

Negotiation

Coaching

Management Skills

Talent Development

Curriculum Design

Interpersonal Skills

Exhibitions

Program Management

B2B

Project Management

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Workforce Development

Administrative Management

Human Resources

Business Development

Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

People Management

Mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Business, Education, Human Resources, or related field

Job description

Executive, Capability Development Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS) • D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

SACEOS (Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers) is the leading association driving the growth and excellence of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) and Events industry in Singapore. We champion capability development, innovation, and collaboration to position Singapore as a global hub for business events.

Role Overview

The Executive, Capability Development will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing initiatives that enhance the skills and competencies of professionals in the MICE and Events industry. This position involves working closely with industry stakeholders, training partners, and government agencies to deliver impactful programs that support workforce transformation and industry growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategies Mapping & Implementation

• Create a sustainable and relevant training framework for the MICE industry.
• Review and enhance SACEOS existing education and training programmes, including the relevancy in today’s context, industry players’ interests, course outcomes, curriculum structure and continuous contents improvement processes.

Training Programmes Curation & Management

• Assist in the design and execution of capability development programs, workshops, and certifications for industry professionals.
• Coordinate with trainers, vendors, and partners to ensure high-quality delivery of training initiatives.

Market Outreach / Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with industry members, government bodies, and educational institutions to align programs with industry needs and national skills frameworks.
• Support partnerships that drive innovation and talent development within the sector.

Research & Insights

• Conduct research on emerging trends, skills gaps, and best practices in capability development.
• Provide insights to inform curriculum design and strategic planning.

Tactical Execution / Operational Support

• Managing program logistics, including scheduling, registration, and trainees communications.
• Monitoring program performance and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Business, Education, Human Resources, or related field.
• Fresh graduates or with 1 to 2 years of experience in training, capability development, or program management (experience in MICE or events industry is a plus).
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with SkillsFuture initiatives and workforce development frameworks is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of Singapore’s MICE and Events industry.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that drive talent development and industry transformation.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Negotiation
• Coaching
• Management Skills
• Talent Development
• Curriculum Design
• Interpersonal Skills
• Exhibitions
• Program Management
• B2B
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Budgeting
• Workforce Development
• Administrative Management
• Human Resources
• Business Development
• Scheduling
• Stakeholder Management
• People Management
• Mapping