Ngee Ann Polytechnic

LEAD, PARTNERSHIPS - CET ACADEMY

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What the role is

This is a 2-year contract position as a Lead in the CET Academy.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Continuing Education and Training Academy (CETA) is seeking a strategic and driven individual to join our team as 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.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Support the growth of Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Continuing Education and Training Academy (CETA) by strengthening industry engagement and expanding B2B partnerships.
Develop and review strategies to grow NP’s corporate clientele and enhance its positioning within the adult learning and workforce transformation ecosystem.
Identify industry needs and provide insights on CET product mix aligned with school capabilities, industry demand, and national SkillsFuture priorities, supported by market research and analysis.
Collaborate with academic schools and programme teams to design customised training solutions aligned with client needs and funding requirements.
Support the end-to-end programme lifecycle, from programme conceptualisation and development to implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Drive lead generation and conversion efforts to expand programme reach and deepen client engagement.
Work closely with Marketing and Communications teams to support outreach activities, events, and campaigns that drive programme awareness and demand.
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners, industry associations, and external stakeholders to enhance NP’s market presence.
Partner with CETA Operations to ensure smooth programme delivery and a positive, customer-centric experience for B2B clients.
Track, analyse, and report on business development performance, client engagement, and key performance indicators to support planning and decision-making.
Identify, apply for, and support the administration of relevant government grants and funding schemes (e.g. SkillsFuture Singapore) to support strategic initiatives.
Provide administrative, coordination, and operational support to schools and internal stakeholders as required.

What we are looking for

Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience in business development, adult education, corporate training, or partnerships management.
Prior exposure to educational programme management, SkillsFuture initiatives, CET frameworks, and/or business or commercial partnerships is an advantage.
Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and with external partners.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
Familiarity with CET funding mechanisms and government-supported training frameworks is an added advantage.

About your application process

This job is closing on 01 Mar 2026.

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.

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.

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