
Community Relations Manager (Community Partnerships Department)
Housing and Development Board
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 24 Sep 2025
What the role is
Community Relations Manager (Community Partnerships Department)
What you will be working on
The Community Partnerships Department of HDB’s Community Relations Group is seeking a Community Relations Manager who has the passion to engage the heartland community to promote understanding of HDB’s policies and programmes and to build stronger communities and community self -reliance. The manager’s job responsibilities include:
Community Building Programmes and Outreaches
• Plan and execute community building programmes and outreaches.
• Plan and execute marketing and engagement initiatives.
• Review programmes and outreaches on its impact.
Collaboration and Partnership
• Plan and good at working towards achieving stronger outcomes by collaborating and partnering stakeholders (external agencies, internal groups, community groups and schools) to achieve HDB’s mission and objectives.
Volunteer Management
• Develop, plan, and execute programmes for Friends of The Heartlands (FOH) volunteers to participate, as well as to track the outcome and conduct review of existing programmes.
• Regular engagement of volunteers and formulating training to develop their capacity and capabilities.
• Formulate strategies to attract, motivate, nurture, and retain volunteers for the HDB FOH Network.
• Track the performance of the volunteers.
• Plan and execute yearly Volunteer Appreciation Award Ceremony, including the publicity, invitation, engagement, event management and post event follow up.
What we are looking for
You should be:
• Highly motivated and able to deliver under tight deadlines. This include being able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, including over weekends and after office hours on weekdays.
• Digital and social media savvy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Good writing skills along with strong presentation and oral communication skills.
• Work well independently and a good team player.
• Excellent research, analytical, engagement and communication skills.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
About Housing and Development Board
We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home.
Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.
About your application process
This job is closing on 24 Sep 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 Housing and Development Board or the wider Public Service.