Regional Communications, Engagement and Development Manager, SEA&O (2-year Fixed Term Contract)

Job Location
Singapore, Asia Pacific
Job Role
Corporate
Contract Type
Temporary
Salary
Posted Date
2026-11-14
Job Expiry Date
2026-12-14
Qualification
High School

Key Responsibilities

Line Manager Capability & Leadership Development

  • Item 1 of 4, Provide proactive support to line managers to build engaged, high-performing teams through Cathay Academy programmes.

  • Provide proactive support to line managers to build engaged, high-performing teams through Cathay Academy programmes.Item 2 of 4, Deliver local leadership development initiatives (training, coaching, micro-learning, drop-in sessions) using central frameworks.

  • Deliver local leadership development initiatives (training, coaching, micro-learning, drop-in sessions) using central frameworks.Item 3 of 4, Partner with Area/Country PPL and Heads to identify and nominate new leaders, and track post-training effectiveness.

  • Partner with Area/Country PPL and Heads to identify and nominate new leaders, and track post-training effectiveness.Item 4 of 4, Leverage technology and innovative approaches to deliver remote coaching and training support.

  • Leverage technology and innovative approaches to deliver remote coaching and training support.

People Development

  • Item 1 of 8, Ensure timely and engaging local induction for new hires (Brushwingers), including completion of required eLearning and safety training.

  • Ensure timely and engaging local induction for new hires (Brushwingers), including completion of required eLearning and safety training.Item 2 of 8, Drive full compliance with mandatory training across the region.

  • Drive full compliance with mandatory training across the region.Item 3 of 8, Facilitate centrally designed training programmes effectively at the local level.

  • Facilitate centrally designed training programmes effectively at the local level.Item 4 of 8, Conduct regular Training Needs Analysis and develop targeted training to address skills gaps.

  • Conduct regular Training Needs Analysis and develop targeted training to address skills gaps.Item 5 of 8, Prepare and manage training budgets accurately for Regional Head of People, SEA&O.

  • Prepare and manage training budgets accurately for Regional Head of People, SEA&O.Item 6 of 8, Generate training completion reports for stakeholders.

  • Generate training completion reports for stakeholders.Item 7 of 8, Identify and secure local government funding opportunities for training initiatives.

  • Identify and secure local government funding opportunities for training initiatives.Item 8 of 8, Measure training effectiveness using central tools and provide feedback to Cathay Academy to align global programmes locally.

  • Measure training effectiveness using central tools and provide feedback to Cathay Academy to align global programmes locally.

Engagement

  • Item 1 of 5, Develop and execute a regional Internal Communications & Engagement plan aligned to business needs and global initiatives.

  • Develop and execute a regional Internal Communications & Engagement plan aligned to business needs and global initiatives.Item 2 of 5, Partner with global teams to localise engagement strategies and share best practices.

  • Partner with global teams to localise engagement strategies and share best practices.Item 3 of 5, Promote recognition programmes (e.g. Work Well Done, Betsy awards) and develop local initiatives.

  • Promote recognition programmes (e.g. Work Well Done, Betsy awards) and develop local initiatives.Item 4 of 5, Foster a strong customer service culture across teams.

  • Foster a strong customer service culture across teams.Item 5 of 5, Partner with communities and TA/TM teams to support employer branding in the region.

  • Partner with communities and TA/TM teams to support employer branding in the region.

Communications

  • Item 1 of 7, Plan and deliver internal communication campaigns aligned with company strategy.

  • Plan and deliver internal communication campaigns aligned with company strategy.Item 2 of 7, Create engaging content across channels (intranet, video, digital screens, social media).

  • Create engaging content across channels (intranet, video, digital screens, social media).Item 3 of 7, Manage and enhance communication platforms to maximise reach and effectiveness.

  • Manage and enhance communication platforms to maximise reach and effectiveness.Item 4 of 7, Provide communications support for business projects and crisis situations.

  • Provide communications support for business projects and crisis situations.Item 5 of 7, Analyse communication performance and provide insights and recommendations.

  • Analyse communication performance and provide insights and recommendations.Item 6 of 7, Manage external vendors/agencies and stay updated on communications trends.

  • Manage external vendors/agencies and stay updated on communications trends.Item 7 of 7, Support broader Communications, Engagement & Development initiatives as required.

  • Support broader Communications, Engagement & Development initiatives as required.

Team Leadership

  • Item 1 of 2, Lead and motivate the regional Communications, Engagement & Development team.

  • Lead and motivate the regional Communications, Engagement & Development team.Item 2 of 2, Drive knowledge sharing and consistent best practices across the region.

  • Drive knowledge sharing and consistent best practices across the region.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

  • Item 1 of 2, Degree in Human Resources or equivalent (preferred)

  • Degree in Human Resources or equivalent (preferred)Item 2 of 2, Certificates in adult education / training delivery (preferred)

  • Certificates in adult education / training delivery (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

  • Item 1 of 10, 8 years of experience in HR or closely related area

  • 8 years of experience in HR or closely related areaItem 2 of 10, Practical experience in communications, engagement & development areas of People scope in SEA & Oceania countries

  • Practical experience in communications, engagement & development areas of People scope in SEA & Oceania countriesItem 3 of 10, Demonstrably superior communication and facilitation skills

  • Demonstrably superior communication and facilitation skillsItem 4 of 10, Confident and experienced in training design and delivery

  • Confident and experienced in training design and deliveryItem 5 of 10, Practical experience in leading team members and influencing skills remote teams

  • Practical experience in leading team members and influencing skills remote teamsItem 6 of 10, High energy and motivational style

  • High energy and motivational styleItem 7 of 10, Confident in conducting engagement events

  • Confident in conducting engagement eventsItem 8 of 10, Strong technology skills and ability to self-create materials

  • Strong technology skills and ability to self-create materialsItem 9 of 10, Strong business acumen skills with cross cultural understanding of SEA & Oceania trends and opportunities

  • Strong business acumen skills with cross cultural understanding of SEA & Oceania trends and opportunitiesItem 10 of 10, Comfortable in a highly matrix environment and able to ability to influence a team environment

  • Comfortable in a highly matrix environment and able to ability to influence a team environment

Benefits

Be part of the Cathay Pacific family and join a dynamic team culture working for one of the world’s Top Global Airlines.


Make the most of your leave and take advantage of travel industry discounts including airfares, hotels, tours and car hire.


Fly high with career development opportunities to diversify your skills and experience within the Cathay Pacific family.


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