Job Description

A*STAR's Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Group helps companies turn research into business results.As part of Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency, we work with local and global businesses to accelerate innovation, scale growth, and strengthen competitiveness in high-value sectors.I&E enables companies to move faster from lab to market through:

• Partnerships with industry, investors, and researchers to co-develop solutions for real business challenges.
• Licensing and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and intellectual property into market-ready products and services.
• Venture building that nurtures deep-tech start-ups from early concepts to global growth

Through I&E, companies gain access to cutting-edge technologies, world-class research talent, and trusted pathways to market—helping them innovate with confidence, compete globally, and create long-term value.

A*StartCentral is looking for a motivated team member for centre operations, administration and corporate service liaison, and marketing to nurture a vibrant environment to facilitate innovation for impact. This role requires regular interaction with startup founders, scientists, industry mentors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Centre Operations & Administration

• Facilitate cross functional operational responsibilities that enables centre operations, including facilities management, office equipment, amenities and sundry inventory management. This includes preventive maintenance, ad-hoc repairs, recurring services, and utility contracts
• Handle administration and tracking of membership agreements, budgets, and expenditure. This entails liaison with internal stakeholders (e.g. Finance, Procurement) and external vendors to synchronise receivables and payables
• Support onboarding of new members and facilitate smooth day-to-day interactions within the centre

Community & Marketing Support

• Conceptualise, plan and deliver events to rally and bring together the community of deep-tech ecosystem including A*STAR and Singapore. This could be training, seminars, fireside chats, networking events, and trade shows
• Enhance onsite branding, marketing collaterals and merchandise, and online marketing on social media. This requires familiarity with eDM and content creation software and applications such as Canva
• Be the connector and point of contact for members and visitors to feel welcomed and engaged in the community

Requirements

• Diploma in Business, Event Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, IT, or related disciplines
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in centre operations, community management, marketing, or event management preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface professionally with startups, scientists, and stakeholders
• Able to maintain composure and communicate calmly to unexpected situations
• Strong attention to detail, prioritise, multi-task and manage concurrent tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentProficiency with IT systems, including social media platforms, databases, and eDM tools
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable
• Experience and familiarity in makerspaces, engineering workshops, or fabrication labs will be an advantage.