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About UNGCNS
The UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), we work closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, and act to achieve the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals (SDGs). Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, we advance the stewardship of sustainable business practices and Singapore’s national agenda of becoming a regional sustainable business hub.
We are an ambitious team, energised by our mission to mobilise a global movement of responsible companies and organisations to create the world we want. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.
We are looking for someone to help lead this impact in Singapore, where there is an enormous opportunity to achieve the SDGs
Position Summary
UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS) is seeking a strategic, creative and hands-on Head - Marketing & Communications to strengthen its public voice, grow its influence, and translate corporate sustainability into compelling stories for businesses, members, partners, policymakers, media and the wider market.
This role will lead UNGCNS’ public relations, storytelling, corporate communications and marketing growth strategy. The role holder will develop and execute an integrated communications and marketing strategy that enhances UNGCNS’ reputation as the leading voice for corporate sustainability in Singapore and supports membership and organisational growth.
The successful candidate will bring strong PR judgement, excellent writing and storytelling ability, sound marketing instincts, and the leadership maturity to work effectively with senior leaders, programme teams, members, partners, vendors and global UN Global Compact communications stakeholders.
Responsibilities
1.Public Relations, Media Relations and Public Voice
- Develop and lead UNGCNS' public relations strategy to strengthen visibility, credibility and influence in corporate sustainability.
- Build and manage relationships with media, communications partners and relevant external stakeholders to amplify UNGCNS' voice and impact.
- Develop press releases, media pitches, statements, quotes, media briefs, opinion pieces and other PR collaterals.
- Support the Executive Director, Board Members and senior representatives with public, media and speaking engagements, including talking points, briefing notes and key messages.
- Identify opportunities to position UNGCNS as a trusted, practical and forward-looking thought leader on responsible business, sustainability and the SDGs.
2. Storytelling, Thought Leadership and Brand Narrative
- Shape and lead UNGCNS' storytelling agenda, translating programmes, member journeys, partnerships and sustainability themes into clear, credible and engaging narratives.
- Develop editorial themes and content pillars that support UNGCNS' strategic priorities, membership value proposition and market relevance.
- Guide the creation of high-quality content across speeches, articles, newsletters, website features, social content, member stories, event narratives and campaign materials.
- Ensure UNGCNS communicates complex sustainability issues in a way that is accessible to business leaders, SMEs, partners and the wider community.
- Act as a custodian of UNGCNS' brand narrative, tone of voice and communications quality.
3. Marketing Communications and Growth Strategy
- Develop and execute integrated marketing communications plans that support membership acquisition, engagement, retention and wider organisational growth.
- Partner with the membership and programme teams to design campaigns that promote UNGCNS' value proposition, member benefits, training courses, tools, events and initiatives.
- Lead go-to-market communications for new programmes, flagship events, capability-building initiatives and member engagement campaigns.
- Strengthen UNGCNS' visibility among target corporate segments, including large companies, SMEs, sustainability leaders and emerging business audiences.
- Use audience insight, market understanding and performance data to refine messaging, campaign planning and outreach effectiveness.
4. Corporate Communications and Brand Stewardship
- Develop and implement corporate communications strategies that enhance UNGCNS' reputation, brand consistency and stakeholder trust.
- Ensure communications are aligned with UNGCNS' mission, governance standards and the brand guidance of the UN Global Compact.
- Oversee the design, editorial quality and timely publication of UNGCNS' Annual Report and key institutional communications.
- Maintain consistency of messaging across corporate materials, public statements, event communications, website content and stakeholder communications.
- Provide communications counsel to internal teams to ensure clarity, consistency and professionalism in external-facing materials.
5. Leadership, Stakeholder and Partner Management
- Provide leadership, direction and coaching to marketing and communications team members, interns, volunteers and supporting resources.
- Work closely with senior leadership, programme teams, membership colleagues and global UN Global Compact communications counterparts to align messaging and priorities.
- Manage external partners such as PR agencies, creative agencies, web agencies, designers, writers, photographers, videographers and other vendors.
- Plan and manage campaign timelines, budgets, deliverables and stakeholder communications to ensure timely and high-quality execution.
- Establish and improve marketing and communications processes, including editorial calendars, approval workflows, brand review and coordination routines.
- Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a lean, fast-moving environment.
6. Content and Channel Oversight
- Oversee UNGCNS' owned content channels, including the corporate website, flagship event websites, newsletters and social channels, as part of the broader communications strategy.
- Guide content planning and quality control so that channel output supports PR, storytelling, membership growth and brand positioning objectives.
- Review channel performance, audience engagement and campaign learning to inform future content and outreach decisions.
- Work with internal teams and external partners to improve message reach, content quality and stakeholder engagement.
Skill
- Excellent writing, editing and messaging skills, with the ability to write for different audiences and channels.
- Strong PR judgement, editorial judgement and ability to manage sensitive communications professionally.
- Strategic marketing communications mindset, with the ability to connect brand, audience, campaigns and organisational growth.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with senior leadership, Board Members, members, partners and media.
- Ability to lead through influence, provide clear direction and raise the quality of communications output across a lean team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and content demands while maintaining operational transparency and accountability.
- Comfortable using digital channels, website platforms, social media and basic analytics as part of an integrated communications approach.
- Self-starter with strong organisation, problem-solving ability, attention to detail and the maturity to work independently in a lean team.
Educational and Experience Requirements
- 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience in public relations, corporate communications, marketing communications, brand storytelling or related roles.
- Proven track record in developing and executing PR, communications and marketing campaigns that build visibility, reputation, engagement and growth.
- Strong experience in media relations, executive communications, thought leadership, storytelling and content strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to translate organisational priorities into compelling narratives, campaigns and stakeholder communications.
- Experience supporting membership-based organisations, non-profits, professional bodies, business networks, sustainability organisations or B2B environments will be advantageous.
- Experience working with agencies and external vendors, including PR, creative, digital, web or events partners.
- Interest in, or exposure to, sustainability, responsible business, ESG, social impact or the Sustainable Development Goals will be advantageous.
Success in the Role
- Clearer and stronger public positioning of UNGCNS as a trusted voice in corporate sustainability.
- Higher-quality PR, storytelling, thought leadership and executive communications.
- Improved visibility and engagement for UNGCNS programmes, tools, training courses, flagship events and member initiatives.
- Stronger marketing support for membership acquisition, engagement and retention.
- Consistent brand voice, improved communications processes and effective management of internal and external resources.
Benefits
- A meaningful opportunity to shape the communications voice of Singapore's local network of the United Nations Global Compact.
- A market-competitive salary and insurance package that includes dental.
- 13th-month salary and performance bonus.
- A progressive and dynamic work culture that offers flexibility in work arrangements and recognition schemes.
- A learning and growth-oriented work culture with ample professional development opportunities.
- A community environment of awesome people to work with, five days a week.
