Knight Frank
Senior Manager / Director, Special Projects, Singapore (3-Day Work Week)
Who are we
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.
In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here.
About The Role
Senior Manager / Director, Special Projects, Singapore (3-Day Work Week)Knight Frank is seeking a high-calibre Senior Manager / Director, Special Projects to lead strategic initiatives at the intersection of product innovation, marketing, and business development. This is a unique part-time (3 days/week) senior role suited for an experienced, entrepreneurial professional who thrives in building new platforms and partnerships.
Role OverviewYou will drive key strategic projects across our Auction & Sales platform, focusing on digital innovation, stakeholder engagement, and new business initiatives. This role requires both conceptual thinking and execution discipline, with the ability to translate ideas into tangible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities1. Digital Platform Development & Strategy
Shape the next phase of the Knight Frank bidding platform
Drive product relevance, user adoption, and roadmap prioritisation
Explore integration opportunities with external systems and platforms
Position the platform for broader market visibility and scalability
2. Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
Support engagement with key public and institutional stakeholders
Develop presentations and proposals for senior decision-makers
Identify, define and implement refinements to platform features, workflows and stakeholder alignment to ensure relevance with policy and market developments
3. Business Development – Specialist Auctions
Develop and refine pitch materials for targeted industry segments
Drive outreach and relationship-building efforts
Position Knight Frank as a credible partner in specialised auction services
Proven experience (between 5-10 years) in product development, marketing strategy, or innovation roles
Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with institutional stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (a strong command of English is essential)
Commercially astute with experience in business development or platform growth
Comfortable working in a lean, evolving environment with high ownership and agency
Opportunity to shape new digital and business initiatives within a leading real estate platform
Exposure to senior stakeholders and industry partners
Flexible 3-day work week structure
High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with a brief note on relevant experience.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Competitive salary
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
