Deputy Director, Strategic Communications & Media Division

Role Overview

The Deputy Director plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping how SWDA communicates its mission to enable individuals to learn for life, pursue skills mastery, and develop fulfilling careers for a future-ready Singapore. Reporting to the Director, this role is responsible for developing and managing strategic communications, media, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement, and research strategies that build public awareness, trust, and confidence in SWDA and the broader jobs and skills ecosystem.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute comprehensive integrated communication strategies, engage internal and external stakeholders, cultivate and sustain strong relationships with media partners, oversee media queries, lead crisis communications planning, and ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all platforms.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Successful candidates will have proven experience in a senior communications, media relations, or public affairs role, demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary communications teams, and a track record of developing and executing integrated communications strategies that have successfully shaped public perception and driven stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior communications, media relations, or public affairs role
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary communications teams
• Track record of developing and executing integrated communications strategies
• Experience managing media relations, including handling complex or sensitive media queries and crisis communications
• Strong strategic communications planning and execution capabilities
• Proficiency in media management, including crisis communications planning and response
• Ability to leverage data, research, and insights to drive evidence-based communications decisions
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• 2-year contract in the first instance with possibility of extension or permanent tenure