Senior Manager/Manager (Internal Comms & Engagement), Strategic Communications

About the role

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency, a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, that develops science and technology solutions for public safety. It is looking for a creative and experienced communications professional to turn its organisational priorities and mission into compelling narratives that engage employees. The role reports to the Deputy Director, Internal Communications & Engagement and works with teams across Strategic Communications, HR, technical and operational groups, as well as external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Position HTX's science and technology work as critical to the Home Team's mission and make it relevant and meaningful to employees.
• Conceptualise and run audience-centred campaigns, content and engagement initiatives for employees, prospective hires, students and other audiences.
• Turn broad briefs into clear narratives and multi-channel plans with defined messages, deliverables, timelines and outcomes.
• Plan and deliver townhalls, engagement activities, showcases, launches, recruitment programmes and outreach events, including narratives, speaker briefs and pre/post-event communications.
• Coordinate content across email, intranet, enterprise social platforms, video, digital displays and live events.
• Work with internal communications, employer branding, content, digital, social media and mainstream media teams to deliver a coherent narrative.
• Manage projects, stakeholders, vendors, budgets, timelines and approvals, and escalate material risks.
• Monitor campaign, content, channel and event performance, gather feedback and recommend improvements.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in internal or corporate communications, employee engagement, content, campaigns, events, employer branding or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering integrated, multi-platform campaigns or engagement initiatives from concept to execution.
• Recognised degree or equivalent professional qualification in communications, PR, marketing, journalism, media, design or a related discipline; final requirements aligned with HR's appointment criteria.
• Resourceful, self-driven, organised and dependable, comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment.
• All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract initially, with consideration for permanent tenure based on performance.

Required skills

• Strategic and creative thinking, connecting ideas to organisational objectives and audience needs.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement, managing expectations, deadlines and approvals.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement in handling leadership and organisational communications.