
Asst Mgr / Senior Exec (Sector Devt - Design Specialist), OBS [1-year Contract]
National Youth Council
Contract
Closing on 31 Aug 2025
What the role is
Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) is a member of Outward Bound International - a global network of Outward Bound schools operating in 34 countries. Established in 1967, OBS is recognised for its leading experience in outdoor education with more than 500,000 people trained. Our staff are highly qualified professionals with an affinity for the outdoors and passion for developing people. As a national training institution, our mission is to develop mentally and physically rugged youths to be active citizens inspired to serve the community.
The Sector Development team at OBS supports the Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) Council to uplift the standard and safety of Singapore’s OAE sector, in support of the National OAE Masterplan.
As an Assistant Manager / Senior Executive (Sector Development – Design Specialist), you will play a key role in developing visual assets and managing outreach data to support the OAE Council initiatives. Your work will enhance the Council’s visual identity, improve stakeholder communication, and ensure accurate data administration for effective outreach.
What you will be working on
You will need to have a strong understanding of the OAE sector’s dynamics and be responsible for all phases of design projects. This includes information gathering, translating insights into design outcomes, and assessing the feasibility of new creative content. Additionally, you will manage outreach data to support campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
• Design outreach and communication materials – Create infographics, newsletters, and promotional content to inform stakeholders and encourage participation in Council initiatives.
• Develop educational resources – Design materials that promote safety and quality in OAE programmes.
• Strengthen Council’s visual identity – Improve the website, logo, and other brand elements to ensure a cohesive and professional look.
• Manage and maintain outreach data – Ensure the accuracy and organisation of marketing databases, keeping stakeholders’ information up to date.
• Support data-driven outreach efforts – Assist in segmenting data for targeted outreach, basic descriptive analysis of engagement data, and generating reports to improve communication strategies.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a resilient person who is willing to learn, thrives on managing multiple priorities, and delivers quality work under tight deadlines. In addition, an ideal candidate should possess the below:
• Background and experience in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or a related field will be advantageous.
• Proven experience in generating engaging digital assets and visual content, including illustrations and outreach materials using design tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Canva.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) for data management, reporting, and analysis.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with stakeholders and in cross-functional teams.
• Able to travel occasionally to various OBS campuses (e.g. Pulau Ubin, East Coast, Punggol Reception & Activity Centre, and OBS@Coney in future) as required.
About National Youth Council
About National Youth Council (NYC) - Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change
At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Aug 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Youth Council or the wider Public Service.