Senior Manager/Manager, Labour Movement Partnership

NTUC LearningHub; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC LearningHub in Singapore is seeking a dynamic leader to drive strategic alliance and partnership initiatives with key partners in the Training and Placement Ecosystem. The role requires engaging NTUC affiliates, government agencies and employers to strengthen workforce development, placement opportunities, and lifelong learning.

You will build strong networks within the Labour Movement, expand outreach to unionised and non-unionised companies, and lead conversations with employers to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in partnership or business development.
• Experience engaging with labour movement, NTUC, or similar organisations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management with ability to manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage partnerships with Labour Movement stakeholders through collaborative partnerships.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to expand outreach and training opportunities.
• Represent NTUC LearningHub at meetings, forums, and events to promote collaboration.
• Grow revenue and corporate accounts including CTCs and Labour Movement entities.
• Collaborate with the TPE entities to achieve joint workplan targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Business development

Relationship building

Job description

The candidate will play a pivotal role in driving strategic collaboration and partnership initiatives with the key partners within the Training and Placement Ecosystem (TPE) Partners. This role requires a dynamic individual who can effectively engage key stakeholders, including NTUC affiliates, government agencies and employers to enhance workforce development, placement opportunities, and lifelong learning initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of building connections and driving development of the training and placement ecosystem. Experience working with stakeholders within the labour movement, building strong networks and driving conversations with employers to align partnerships in promoting workforce training initiatives would be favourable.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership Development

• To build and manage partnerships with key stakeholders within the Labour Movement through collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap to expand outreach and engagement with unionised and non-unionised companies, leading to more training opportunities for workers and companies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between the NTUC LearningHub and partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals.
• Represent NTUC LearningHub at meetings, forums, and events to promote collaboration and partnership opportunities.
• Foster trust and credibility with stakeholders through consistent and transparent engagement.

Business Development

• Responsible to grow the revenue contribution and corporate accounts including that from Company Training Committees (CTCs) and other Labour Movement entities that engage LHUB for their workforce training.
• To collaborate with the NTUC Training and Placement Ecosystem (TPE) entities, comprising of e2i, IT&T, OTCi to achieve the respective joint workplan targets.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or a related field.
• Proven track record of engaging with the labour movement, NTUC, or similar organisations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Knowledge of workforce development trends, labour market dynamics, and lifelong learning strategies.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced and evolving environment.