Principal Executive, Education (Programmes Cluster)

DEFENCE COLLECTIVE SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Principal Executive for their Education team within the Programmes Cluster. The role involves developing innovative educational programs and facilitating events focused on national defence and education. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Arts & Social Sciences, at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Candidates proficient in MS Office and those with graphic design skills will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in organizing and delivering events or programmes.
• Able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programmes and resources.
• Work with Manager on timelines and deliverables.
• Liaise with relevant partners to enhance programme offerings.
• Facilitate school programmes and deliver hands-on experiences.
• Monitor and report on feedback on programmes conducted.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Engagement with students

Project management

Graphic design skills

Education

Degree in Arts & Social Sciences or relevant discipline

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Principal Executive, Education (Programmes Cluster) DEFENCE COLLECTIVE SINGAPORE LTD.•D22 Jurong, Jurong Island, Tuas, SG

Job Description

The Principal Executive is part of Defence Collective Singapore (DCS’s) Education team, which sits within the Programmes Cluster. You will be part of the team responsible for the design, development, and delivery of curriculum-aligned and pedagogically-innovative learning experiences within the museum and gallery context. Grounded in best practices from museum education and formal education, this team ensures that all programmes support active engagement, critical thinking, and active citizenry in the context of Singapore’s national defence and national education.

You will focus on signature school (defence and national education) programmes and events, which aims to cater to a wide student audience, and should include pedagogically forward methods of engagement and high-quality resources.

This position will report to Manager, Education within the Programmes Cluster.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programmes (on-site workshops, digital programmes, cohort programmes) and resources utilising innovative and relevant pedagogy and aligned to CCE and National Education objectives
• Work with Manager to keep to the timelines and deliverables on projects under purview
• Liaise with relevant partners to enhance the programme offerings or events
• Facilitate school (student and teacher) programmes and events and deliver inquiry-driven, hands‑on experiences using museum resources
• Monitor and report on feedback on programmes and events conducted
• Provide support to teams within Programmes Cluster on key NE events.
• Liaise with vendors in procuring goods and services for programme execution
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Arts & Social Sciences or relevant discipline
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Ministry of Education) is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in organising and delivering events or programmes (curriculum‑based, sports, leadership, arts, etc.)
• Able to demonstrate excellent problem‑solving, communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
• Effective in engaging students
• Great passion for The Singapore Defence Story, as well as interest in contemporary issues (national and global)
• Good team player, motivated and takes initiative
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Good knowledge and application of MS Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Good project management skills
• Basic graphic design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator) would be advantageous