About Business Leaders Group
Our division engages and partners with Prominent Business Leaders (PBLs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and local ‘Young Business Leaders’ (YBLs) in Business China’s network. We also organise the annual ‘Advanced Leaders Programme’ (ALP) which is an apex study programme to China targeting senior public officers and young business leaders.
This role brings opportunities to interact with various types of highly talented and extraordinary leaders in a wide range of industries ranging from supply chain to Web 3.0, etc. You will be involved in planning and organising a variety of engagement activities that will expose you to many different businesses. The role also includes the opportunity to travel overseas as part of the ALP programme annually.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages Business Leaders Group efforts in identifying, building and maintaining relationships Prominent Business Leaders (PBLs), key opinion leaders (KOLs) and local Youth Business Leaders (YBLs) with significant economic interests in both China and Singapore, and other countries.
- Develop strategies to support Singaporean businessmen and Chinese businessmen by facilitating engagements and fostering deeper links between the groups.
- Plan and execute Business China’s Advanced Leaders Programme (ALP) and ALP Alumni Programme, including marketing and recruitment efforts, identifying potential participants, coordinating programmes, and overseeing administrative and logistical matters related to the execution of the programmes for Singapore and overseas components.
- Foster and maintain relationships with the ALP Alumni EXCO
- Lead and manage the curation of BLG’s regular programme series, including theme scoping, speakers’ management and event management. Conduct hosting of the event should the need arises.
- Produce BLG-related Media invites /Pre-publicity / FB posts /on-site support /event reports / thank you notes etc in both English and/or Mandarin.
- Draft and edit admin programmes/ speeches/ supplements/ official letters/ interview questions/ collateral write-ups as and when required in both English and/or Mandarin.
- Research and prepare briefs on potential BLG members
- Draft notes of meetings after external engagements
- Translate articles and/or written content/reports from English to Chinese, and vice-versa.
- Any other duties, tasks or responsibilities designated by the Deputy Director.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin – written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Degree in Business, Marketing, Chinese Studies, Social Science, Public Relations, Journalism, International Relations, or other relevant disciplines.
- Good knowledge and interest in China and International relations.
- Prior international experience preferred (especially in Greater China region). At least 3-10 years of relevant working experience or at least 2 years of working experience in events management, such as organizing conferences, forums, and webinars.
- This is an individual contributor role, although you may lead project teams. Being a self-starter is essential, especially in the area of stakeholder/partner engagement/management.
- Singapore Citizens and Singapore PRs are welcome to apply.
