Deputy Director (SC-CCD)

[What the role is]

[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.

Why Join BCA
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]

[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]

[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