Programme Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Communications)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Senior Executive / Assistant Manager for the AquaPolis Programme Office. The successful candidate will support communication and engagement efforts for national R&D initiatives in food and aquaculture innovation. Key responsibilities include content creation, overseeing communication channels, supporting engagement events, and financial tracking. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in communications or marketing. Proficiency in design and office tools is essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in communications or marketing.
• Prior experience in a university or public agency setting is preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and produce engaging content for various platforms.
• Oversee communications channels to ensure updates and improvements.
• Support in planning and hosting engagement events.
• Assist in financial tracking and procurement activities.

Skills

Communications skills

Marketing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Concur

Power BI

Job description

Programme Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Communications)

Job Description

The AquaPolis Programme Office (APO) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Executive / Assistant Manager to join our Programme Office, supporting the communication and engagement efforts for Singapore’s tropical marine aquaculture R&D programme. This role is ideal for candidates with strong communications/marketing skills who wish to contribute to high-impact national R&D initiatives in food and aquaculture innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation and Communications Management

• Create and produce engaging content across formats (e.g. articles, infographics, videos) for website, e-newsletters, and social media posts.
• Oversee the Programme Office’s communications channels (website, e-newsletters, LinkedIn), ensuring regular content updates and layout improvements.
• Collaborate with team members, researchers, and vendors on content projects.
• Track channel engagement rates and refine strategies for better impact.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communication channels.

Ecosystem Engagement Support

• Support the Programme Director and Programme Manager in planning and hosting engagement events, including forums, symposiums, workshops and seminars.
• Prepare event promotional materials and post-event coverage content to maximise exposure and engagement with the ecosystem.
• Assist in administering surveys to collect feedback and recommendations from the ecosystem.

Financial & Administrative Support

• Support the Programme Manager with financial tracking, fund utilisation reports and reimbursements.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor sourcing, liaison and vendor payments in accordance with funding and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field with at least 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in communications, public relations, or marketing in a university or public agency setting.
• Proficiency in design tools (e.g. Canva and Photoshop), Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SAP, Concur, or Power BI is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in contributing to the growth of Singapore’s agrifood and R&D ecosystem.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the Deputy President (Res & Tech)

Department: Office of the Deputy President (Res & Tech)