Manager External Relations

The incumbent will drive the School’s external relations and stakeholder engagement strategies, and manage events and initiatives that strengthen partnerships and enhance the School’s visibility as a nexus for innovation, research, and business education locally and internationally. **Job Responsibilities:** **External Relations Engagement and Partnership Development** * Promote and elevate awareness of College of Business/Nanyang Business School (NBS) * Spearhead and execute appropriate strategies to advance the College’s external relations agenda * Cultivate partnerships for the College for a wide spectrum of initiatives for teaching and research. * Identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations and engagements. * Formulate action plans and establish relations with industry. * Drive integrated and coordinated external relations programmes and activities across units within the College. * Support networking at relevant industry/research forums and business meetings. * Act as the primary administrative contact for external engagements and corporate partners. **Event Management and Operations** * Develop and implement comprehensive event planning for partner events and collaborative initiatives with industry. * Lead and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to effectively plan and execute partner events and engagement activities * Select suitable event venues and negotiate contracts * Coordinate with NTU Events Office for events. * Manage and host visits to the College by external parties, visitors and guests. * Manage the College’s external relations budget which includes budget planning and accounts management * Develop and manage event budgets * Track expenses, reconcile invoices, and provide regular financial updates to stakeholders. * Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and strategies for events. * Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and assess the success of each event, and prepare relevant reports for management where applicable. * Streamline work processes and workflows **Support to leadership and strategy development** * Lead consultation with the College Management to strategise, strengthen and establish industry partnerships and engagements.  * Support the formulation of the College’s external relations strategies and implementation plans. **Support College management in building relationships with local, regional, and international partners.** **Requirements:** * Degree from a recognized university * At least 8 years of relevant work experience in events management and partnership engagement * Able to connect with people at all levels, establish and maintain a network of relationships and partnerships * Proficient in IT, experienced in managing in-person, virtual and hybrid events; and engaging online communities * Resourceful and driven, with the ability to think strategically, creatively and analytically * Excellent presentation and communication skills * Able to influence and engage internal and external stakeholders * Team player and must be able to work within tight deadlines * Highly relationship-oriented while balancing stakeholder needs with institutional priorities We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU