This is a 2-year contract position as a Lead, Partnerships in the CET Academy.
LEAD, PARTNERSHIPS - CET ACADEMY
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Fixed Terms
Closing on 12 Oct 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Continuing Education and Training Academy (CETA) is seeking a strategic and driven individual to join our team as Manager/Lead (Partnerships). In this role, you will support the Assistant Director(s) and Deputy Director in shaping and executing strategies that drive product innovation, strategic partnerships, and B2B client engagement to advance the national SkillsFuture movement and lifelong learning.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and review plans to grow NP’s B2B clientele and strengthen its position in the adult learning ecosystem.
Provide insights and recommendations on CET product mixes tailored to industry domains and school needs, backed by market research and analysis.
Collaborate with programme teams to design customised training solutions aligned with client needs and CET funding opportunities.
Manage lead generation and conversion to expand client engagement and programme reach.
Analyse data trends and report on key performance indicators and business development activities.
Seek and secure relevant government grants (e.g., SkillsFuture Singapore) to support strategic initiatives.
Cultivate relationships and engage with corporate partners, industry associations, and external experts to enhance NP’s market presence.
Work closely with marketing and communications teams to drive product demand through outreach events and campaigns.
Partner with the CETA operations team to ensure smooth implementation and customer-centric experiences for B2B clients.
Oversee end-to-end course implementation lifecycle from programme design to course start, and evaluation, ensuring quality and client satisfaction
Provide administrative and supportive functions to schools as required.
What we are looking for
Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in business development, adult education, or corporate training.
Prior experience in educational programme management, Skillsfuture and adult learning, and/or business/commercial partnerships management would be a plus
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
Familiarity with CET frameworks and funding mechanisms is an advantage.
About Ngee Ann Polytechnic
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, our nine academic schools offer over 40 full-time diplomas to a growing student population of more than 15,000. As a public tertiary institution, internationally-recognised for its academic excellence and close industry links, NP prides itself on having a dedicated and professional teaching faculty, complete with campus facilities that are among the finest in the world.
An institution of higher learning, Ngee Ann Polytechnic believes in giving every student an enriching learning experience and every employee the opportunity to build a meaningful career.
If you are a self-starter with an innovative mind, a versatile person with the drive for all-rounded excellence, and a dedicated team player who shares our vision and values, we invite you to join our inspired team.
About your application process
This job is closing on 12 Oct 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 Ngee Ann Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.