You will be responsible for expanding the institution’s footprint, increasing student enrollment or client base, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring sustainable growth through innovative and effective business strategies. This will include growing relationships with industry partners, trade associations/chambers, subject matter experts and consultants to meet workforce learning needs from co-creating solutions with academic schools and departments. You will ensure clients achieve their learning outcomes with us through high-quality delivery and a strong focus on learner satisfaction.
Temasek Polytechnic
Assistant Manager - Business Development (2-year contract)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 27 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with external stakeholders such as trade associations, corporate clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders such as academic schools and departments.
Identify new business opportunities such as joint partnerships with industry and internal stakeholders.
Co-create customised training solutions that meet clients’ and learners’ needs.
Business Development
Lead efforts to grow the client base in support of the institution’s objectives in continuing education and training (CET) and workplace learning.
Negotiate and formalise partnerships and collaborations to enhance the institution’s reach and offerings.
Drive enrolments by generating and converting leads through targeted marketing and outreach activities.
Operations
Develop collaboration agreement and training proposals, including pricing considerations, to secure deals with external stakeholder
Organise and participate in education fairs, conferences, and workshops to promote the institution’s brand and offerings.
Develop marketing content and maintain outreach platforms, including the website and social media channels.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a client-centric professional to join our Business Development team.
Qualification in any discipline, with at least 5 years of working experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a business development role.
Strong industry networks and excellent networking skills, with the ability to engage organisations on CET and workplace learning initiatives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in delivering presentations to business leaders and senior management.
A proactive team player with a strong sense of initiative.
Demonstrated project and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently and respond promptly to demands.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; resourceful and a fast learner, able to acquire knowledge across different domains and sectors.
Familiarity with the training provider landscape and SkillsFuture initiatives is advantageous, though not essential.
Willing to travel occasionally (approximately 1 to 2 times per year).
About your application process
This job is closing on 27 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 Temasek Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.
About Temasek Polytechnic
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change.
TP’s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. “TP Cares” is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community.
Learner. Creator. Leader
We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.
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