Building and Construction Authority

Deputy Director (Corporate Communications)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 04 May 2026

What the role is

Join BCA as Deputy Director (Corporate Communications) and play a pivotal role in shaping how Singapore's built environment story is told. You'll lead strategic and integrated communication efforts that support BCA’s mission to champion a safe, sustainable, and liveable built environment, whilst fostering a dynamic industry. This includes enhancing BCA’s reputation as a progressive industry champion and regulator, ensuring our policies, regulations and initiatives resonate with key stakeholders and drive meaningful change for Singapore’s built environment.

You'll be part of Singapore's transformation of the built environment sector, working on communications that matter to the nation's development. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team to shape public perception of Singapore’s built environment sector, communicate policies which are crucial for driving industry transformation, setting rigorous standards in building safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.

What you will be working on

Strategic and Integrated Communications Leadership

Develop and execute comprehensive integrated communication strategies that align with policy objectives. You'll engage internal and external stakeholders to craft compelling narratives, identify target audiences, and select the most effective channels to deliver key messages that drive desired outcomes.

Media Relations Excellence

Cultivate strong relationships with media partners, ranging from mainstream news outlets and trade media to content partnerships. You'll oversee the handling of complex media queries, crisis communications planning, and ensure consistent, accurate messaging across all platforms.

Sensing and Analytics

Actively monitor developing issues and assess public perception and impact on BCA and the built environment sector. Tailor communications strategy to drive desired outcomes using a data-driven approach.

Crisis Communications and Planning

Ensure that BCA is always ready to respond effectively and expeditiously to any crisis and incident. During steady state period, actively review crisis communication protocol and response and lead the team in participating in crisis exercises, and recommending suitable training to build organisational capabilities.

Team Development and Management

Lead a driven team of communications professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that delivers results. You'll guide staff in translating communication strategies into detailed implementation plans whilst building capabilities across the team.

What we are looking for

At least 8 years of experience in managing teams and leading strategic communications, media relations, including experience in issues and crisis communication, public education programmes, or marketing communications
Experience in driving cross-functional collaboration across multiple stakeholders
Demonstrates integrity and maturity in professional dealings
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to distill and translate technical details into compelling narratives
Strong leadership abilities with experience developing and motivating teams
Creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders, build networks and collaborate effectively
Experience and proven track record in integrated communications campaigns will be a bonus

Successful candidates will be offered contract employment.

Interested applicants, please apply online.

About your application process

This job is closing on 04 May 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 Building and Construction Authority or the wider Public Service.

About Building and Construction Authority

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is an agency under the Ministry of National Development, whose mission is to shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. As the lead public agency, we champion transforming Singapore into a future-ready built environment. Our people set us apart as we champion the development of a future-ready built environment for Singapore. Our people’s commitment to regulating building safety, leading and transforming the built environment and the industry, helps us to build a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Join us in our journey to transform the way we shape Singapore’s landscape. Impactful: Champion an inclusive and sustainable built environment for people of all ages, abilities and needs. Transformational: Lead the transformation of the built environment sector to deliver a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. Forward-Looking: Shape the landscape to prepare for the future of Singapore, rally the built environment sector to achieve far-reaching goals that reach beyond today and improve the living environment for Singaporeans from all walks of life.

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