[What the role is]
Assistant Director/Senior Manager
[What you will be working on]
Industry Engagement and Business Development
• Strategise, develop and implement impactful industry-related initiatives and programmes with diversified stakeholders to achieve corporate outcomes;
• Facilitate the research of and identify leads for industry partnership;
• Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships and strong network with internal and external stakeholders;
• Manage and cultivate industry partners to create value for the polytechnic.
Donor Development and Stewardship
• Develop and oversee the implementation of fundraising initiatives in support of the polytechnic’s education, annual giving, major gifts, endowment, scholarships and other institutional-related donations programmes;
• Provide stewardship and engagement of current donors to ensure continuity of support and sustainability of donations in support of education for our students;
• Engage and maintain positive relationships with donors, grant making organisations and corporates
• Lead the administration and support the secretariat functions of the polytechnic’s education funds
[What we are looking for]
• A passion for working with people, especially in account and relationship management
• 8 to 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably gained in the education and/or charity sectors
• Team leadership capabilities, with the ability to coach/mentor staff
• Solves novel and complicated issues on a regular basis
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve performance, services or processes
• A self-starter with an open and positive mindset
• Strong collaborative and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken)
• Proficient in Microsoft Tools e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
