Deputy Manager / Manager (Innovation Programmes and Spaces)

[What the role is]

We seek a dynamic individual to join our Innovation Programmes and Spaces unit as an Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Academic Staff. In this role, you will manage MakerSpace, support the integration of I&E into diploma curricula, and collaborate with schools to co-design impactful learning experiences. You will also coordinate innovation-related events and projects, serve as Secretariat for I&E Committees, ensure operational and safety compliance, and mentor team members to strengthen innovation capabilities across the institution.

[What you will be working on]

• Manage and oversee MakerSpace operations, including resource planning, space development, and alignment with institutional innovation goals.
• Lead the integration of Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) into diploma curricula by collaborating with schools’ staff to co-design structured learning experiences, aligned with Life Skills Framework. Contribute to teaching as required.
• Coordinate and support innovation events, showcases, and strategic projects involving internal stakeholders.
• Serve as Secretariat for I&E Committees, driving agenda-setting, documentation, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure safety and risk compliance across innovation spaces, supporting audits and maintaining operational standards.
• Mentor team members and drive capability development to enhance innovation delivery across Nanyang Polytechnic.

[What we are looking for]

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience in curriculum design and programme/workshop development.
• Hands-on experience in using and managing makerspace tools and technologies (e.g. 3D printers, laser engravers, sewing machines, and related equipment).
• Strategic thinking and analytical ability to evaluate outcomes, guide resource planning, and improve programme effectiveness.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across departments and external partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to guide staff, influence stakeholders, and represent CILS in institutional initiatives.