Manager Education Business Development
Job Summary
This is a business development and training operations role focused on growing the training division across mental health, safety, and leadership sectors. You will be responsible for identifying revenue opportunities, managing WSQ funding submissions, and developing new course offerings. The position requires a commercially minded individual who can build partnerships and ensure operational excellence in training delivery.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new training revenue opportunities.
- Manage end-to-end WSQ funding and accreditation processes.
- Develop and launch new courses with subject matter experts.
- Oversee operational delivery and performance metrics of training programs.
Required Skills
- 5–8 years experience in BD or training operations.
- In-depth knowledge of WSQ, SSG, and SkillsFuture processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proactive, self-directed professional with industry networking capabilities.
Job Details
Responsibilities
Business development & growth
- Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities across the training portfolio
- Build and manage relationships with corporate clients, institutions, and government agencies
- Source, evaluate, and onboard trainers and facilitators across course verticals
- Support the preparation of proposals, tender submissions, and partnership documentation
Funding & accreditation
- Manage WSQ funding submissions and SSG/SkillsFuture-related processes end-to-end
- Track funding deadlines, compliance requirements, and accreditation renewals
- Identify and pursue relevant grants, funding schemes, and government support programmes
Course & programme development
- Work with subject matter experts and trainers to develop new courses and programme offerings
- Coordinate programme launches from development through to delivery
- Monitor market trends and identify gaps in the current training portfolio
- Ensure programmes are aligned with industry needs, funding frameworks, and quality standards
Training operations
- Oversee the operational delivery of training programmes across entities
- Track and report on programme performance, enrolment, and revenue metrics
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in business development, training management, or a hybrid BD/ops role
- Familiar with the Singapore training landscape (WSQ, SSG, and SkillsFuture funding processes)
- A strong communicator who can represent the organisation credibly to external partners and clients
- Self-directed and follows through without being chased
- Comfortable working across multiple course verticals and stakeholder groups simultaneously
- Experience in mental health, wellness, safety, or professional development training is advantageous
- Bonus: ACTA / DACE / DDDLP certification
- Bonus: Experience with WSQ/SSG courses
- Bonus: Existing network of trainers, corporate L&D contacts, or industry partners