Communications Manager

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: SGD 5000 - 6000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Objective:

Acts as a key custodian of the school brand vision mission and values ensuring they are reflected in all internal communications and promoted to external stakeholders.

Takes ownership of planning and execution of internal and corporate communications as well as events for parents staff prospective families and other key stakeholders.

Constantly seeking new opportunities to share the schools vision mission and values with the community and to celebrate the schools successes.

Leads the strategic planning organization and execution of a wide range of internal and external events that align with the schools strategic goals.

Collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders including school leadership academic teams facilities and logistics marketing admissions ICT and parent representatives to ensure seamless delivery of communications and events.

Co-plans coordinates and manages an annual calendar of events both on and off campus supporting teachers and academic leadership with event delivery and related communications. Key determinants of success include: refined event management skills a strong service mindset exceptional organizational and planning abilities effective stakeholder management and clear strategic communication

Responsibilities

Communications

Takes ownership and be proactive with engagement between the school teachers and parents across all channels including email social media and the parent portal.

Optimizes messages from the Academic and Operations teams to ensure clarity and accessibility for parents.

Manages internal communications projects including budgeting timelines and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Oversees the school community portal ensuring information is accurate relevant and regularly updated to enhance user experience.

Coordinates with Parents Association representatives cultural groups and academic and admissions teams to communicate effectively with the wider community.

Collaborates with the Design Projects Manager to create collaterals that align with School branding and messaging.

Works with the Senior Marketing Manager to produce external marketing content and ensure public-facing

information including the School website is accurate and up to date.

Content Creation

Strategizes develops and manages content that reflects and reinforces the schools values for use across multiple platforms including social media and on-campus screens.

Creates and implements a content plan for social media platforms.

Produces and publishes the bi-weekly All School Newsletter

Events

Reviews refines and supports the execution of the schools internal event calendar in collaboration with the Head of Communications and Community Engagement.

Key internal events include Orientation Days parent workshops forums conferences and large-scale community events (e.g. Australia Day BBQ Waitangi Day key celebrations).

Partners with the Marketing and Admissions team to plan and deliver external events to engage prospective parents such as:

Monthly Open Houses

Monthly Playgroups

Sponsored events held on and off campus

Contributes to budget planning and management to ensure effective use of Communications and Marketing resources

Other Duties

Performs additional tasks as directed by the Head of Communications and Community Engagement or other designated school leaders

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The job holder is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and young persons they work with or encounter.

They must:

o Adhere to and ensure compliance with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and Procedures at all times.

o Immediately report any concerns that a child may be suffering or is at risk of suffering significant harm whether at school or at home.

o Report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) the Head of School or the Regional CEO ensuring that appropriate referrals are made to relevant third-party services as required

Position Requirements

Degree in Communications or related field with experience in corporate communications or event management.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of digital literacy with a willingness to learn new software as needed.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including copywriting and editing for diverse audiences and platforms.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to motivate collaborate and build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced demanding environment.

Demonstrated experience managing a small team effectively.

Exceptional organizational prioritization and time management skills.

Understanding of commercial sensitivity and the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to take on a variety of tasks including those outside the immediate scope of work as directed by leadership.

Experience working with expatriate communities and diverse stakeholder groups.

Strong understanding of photography videography and basic video editing.

Qualifications

Degree qualification in Communications or a related field

5 years experience in Communications or Marketing Communications

Required Skills:

Communications Manager

Required Education:

degree / diploma