The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategic communications framework to increase awareness, mindshare, build positive reputation and public perception.

The key responsibilities are: • Develop an organisation-wide strategic framework for communications which include identifying the comms priorities, objectives and narratives before producing a 12-month rolling integrated plan showing all the key activities against these priorities. Use insights to shape narratives and refine campaign strategies and approaches. • Develop key messages and communications strategies in line with organisation objectives to shape public perception and enhance corporate reputation. • Drive the communications roll-out of key programmes, projects and initiatives • Provide leadership support in managing crisis communications. • Develop and update PUB’s crisis communications plans. • Participate in emergency exercises and review learning points so as to enhance PUB’s overall readiness in crisis communications management.

• Degree in communications, journalism or a related discipline with minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience. • Track record of success in driving integrated communications programmes to deliver key outcomes • Ability to lead and guide teams to deliver high quality comms work in a fast paced and dynamic environment • Good interpersonal skills. Superb ability in influencer communications, including building relationships and pitching stories, driven by a results-focused approach • Ability to build and manage key relationships with a wide range of media contacts including editors and reporters • Digital and social media savvy with professional/client experience • Strong organizational and project management skills • Excellent writing skills along with strong presentation and oral communication skills • Highly motivated and able to deliver under tight deadlines • Work well independently and also a good team player • Excellent analytical and communication skills • Good understanding of the media landscape and good rapport with editors/journalists

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.