Education jobs in Singapore

To lead and manage Culture, Education and Community (CEC) department which comprises Culture, Education and Community Affairs (CECA) and Heritage & Culture (H&C) Divisions.

As a leader, he/she is expected to execute the mission of CEC to promote SCCCI’s strategic objectives. To this end, he/she is expected to continuously rejuvenate, and value add to the department with his/her leadership, knowledge and experience.

As a manager, he/she is expected to supervise and coordinate the smooth execution of day-to-day functions of CEC, in support of SCCCI’s operational objectives. He/she is expected to build an effective and efficient CEC team which is capable of working closely within CEC and with various departments and entities of SCCCI.

In this role, he/she will be assisted by a H&C team headed by a Chief Researcher/Director.

1. To strengthen our CECA outreach capabilities in support of CEC and SCCCI.
2. To allow SCCCI to deploy CECA capabilities and events to promote SCCCI’s strategic objectives.
3. To lead and supervise the CECA team in rallying the support and co-operation of various stakeholders to effectively organise our yearly flagship and ad hoc events.
4. To in charge of CECA publication materials in support of routine and ad hoc project requirements.
5. To serve as secretariat of SCCCI Foundation (SCCCF) and SCCCI Chinese Entrepreneurship Culture Foundation (SCECF) under the purview of CEC.
6. To be familiar with corporate governance guidelines and reporting requirements of Institutions of Public Character (IPCs) in relation to the two foundations.

1. To strengthen H&C research capabilities in support of CEC and SCCCI.
2. To preserve our H&C collections and assets.
3. To continuously curate and refresh the contents of SCCCI Chinese Business Culture Hub (SCBCH).
4. To take charge of H&C publication materials in support of routine and ad hoc project requirements.
5. To oversee the daily operations of SCBCH, which includes curatorial, conservation, education, publicity and publication, and outreach functions.
6. To curate and conduct outreach programmes to widely promote SCCCI’s Heritage & Culture in support of SCCCI’s strategic objectives. This includes use of all media channels (mainstream media, online/digital media and social media) to publicize and market our outreach programmes effectively.

1. Effective Communication – exhibits excellent ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written form in English and Chinese.
2. Passionate and well versed in Chinese culture. Able to conduct oneself confidently in English and Chinese when meeting with Council members, external stakeholders and VIP visitors.
3. Collaboration – develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the service level of the department matches with the Chamber’s expectations.
4. Leadership – shows strong EQ. Leads oneself, team and organisation. Shares and inspires vision and direction.
5. Team management/Team building – contributes to team success. Develops team to produce good results. Respects and encourages team diversity. Ability to work together cordially.
6. Personality – confident and outgoing personality with progressive and open mindset.

1. At least 10 years' relevant work experience with at least 5 years’ experience in senior managerial capacity.
2. Relevant Degree standard or higher qualification.
3. Relevant experience in a non-profit organisation will be a plus.
4. Excellent managerial and organisational abilities.
5. Microsoft office applications knowledge is a must.