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Urban Redevelopment Authority

Executive Manager (Outreach & Engagement)

Urban Redevelopment Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing on 28 Mar 2025

What the role is

You will play a key role in conceptualising and implementing engagement strategies that enhance how URA builds and maintains positive relationships with our stakeholders, youth, and the public.

What you will be working on

Working closely with internal departments, you will develop and execute initiatives to sustain engagements with key stakeholders, ensuring these efforts support organisational objectives and outcomes. This includes facilitating effective stakeholder management and cultivation, strengthening internal competencies in public engagement, and analysing engagement data to drive continuous improvement in our engagement efforts across URA. You will also identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, including supporting the team to nurture a pool of volunteers to co-create and co-deliver programmes with URA. Your role in youth engagement focuses on expanding our outreach and deepening youths’ understanding and appreciation of URA’s efforts in shaping Singapore’s urban landscape. Together with the team, you will design impactful educational resources, cultivate relationships with educational institutions, and create innovative learning experiences to inspire our youth to become responsible land stewards of our city.

What we are looking for

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Policy, or related disciplines is preferred; candidates with degrees in Geography, Social Sciences, or Environmental Studies will also be considered • Five to eight years of relevant experience in public and stakeholder engagement, youth engagement and/or programme management • Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive initiatives from conceptualisation to implementation • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to analyse data and present insights effectively • Creative and passionate about developing innovative engagement approaches; familiar with emerging engagement trends and digital tools • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; resourceful and adaptable • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in teams • Able to work on weekends when required

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.