Manager - Corporate Affair, Apeejay Education, Apeejay Stya Group
About Us:
The Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment to the pursuit of excellence in education. It comprises the Apeejay Education Society and the Apeejay Stya University. All Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of Dr Stya Paul, Founder Chairman, Apeejay Education Society, based on value-based holistic education focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning for life. It encompasses a vision that is truly global and is driven by innovative techniques, progressive curricula, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Dr Stya Paul's legacy of excellence is being carried forward by his daughter and only child, Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman of the Apeejay Education Society. Mrs. Berlia has made an outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay Stya vision of quality education of global standards, leading to man-making and nation-building, is effectively reflected in the conceptualization and standardization of the academic programs and curricula across all its institutions.
Summary: To build, maintain and strengthen strategic relationships with Government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, chambers of commerce, media, institutional partners and other key external stakeholders to support Apeejay Education's strategic objectives, brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and business growth initiatives.
1. Government & Regulatory Liaison
Build and maintain effective working relationships with Government departments, ministries, regulatory bodies, local authorities and relevant agencies connected with the education sector and allied areasLiaise with external authorities to support organizational objectives, approvals, institutional initiatives, and stakeholder engagement requirements.Track and analyse relevant Government notifications, policy developments, regulatory changes and initiatives impacting the education sector and provide actionable inputs to management.
2. Corporate Affairs & External Stakeholder Management
Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including Government representatives, institutional partners, community leaders, industry influencers, and strategic collaborators.Support senior leadership in managing high-value external relationships and institutional representation.Facilitate strategic networking opportunities that strengthen Apeejay Education's visibility, reputation and external positioning.
3. Industry Associations & Chambers Interface
Build and manage institutional engagement with industry and trade bodie
s such as ASSOCHAM, FICCI, CII, PHDCCI, and other relevant chambers, councils and professional associations.Identify and leverage opportunities for Apeejay Education's participation in conferences, policy forums, roundtables, working groups and industry events.Support leadership participation, speaking opportunities, representation and strategic collaborations through such platforms.
4. Strategic Intelligence & Policy Monitoring
Continuously scan the external environment, including Government announcements, policy developments, industry trends, media coverage and sectoral developments relevant to Apeejay Education.Prepare research notes, briefing papers, stakeholder insights, background documents and actionable intelligence for leadership review and decision-making.Provide inputs for strategic positioning on emerging matters impacting institutional priorities.
5. Leadership Support, Events & Protocol Management
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, institutional engagements, visits and interactions involving senior leadership, Government officials, industry representatives, dignitaries and external stakeholders.Secure appointments, coordinate protocol requirements and ensure effective planning and execution of leadership-level engagements and institutional events.Support organization and management of conferences, delegations, external forums, industry interactions and ceremonial engagements.
6. Communication & Institutional Representations
Assist in preparation of briefing notes, speeches, talking points, presentations, concept papers, statements and communication material for leadership and external engagements.Represent Apeejay Education appropriately at external meetings, industry forums, stakeholder discussions and networking platforms as required.Support initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional visibility, strategic partnerships and external goodwill.
Qualification:
Postgraduate degree in any discipline from a reputed institution. Additional qualification in Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Management or related areas shall be an advantage.
Experience:
10-15 years of relev
ant experience in Corporate Affairs, Government Relations, External Affairs, Stakeholder Management, Public Affairs orrelated functions.
Experience in the Education Sector / Industry Associations / Institutional or Corporate Environment shall be preferred.
Competencies:
Excellent communication skills - oral and writtenStrong networking and relationship building capabilitiesStakeholder engagement and influencing skillsStrong coordination and execution abilityAnalytical mindset and policy awarenessEvent, protocol and leadership coordination capabilityAbility to work collaboratively across teams and functionsHigh degree of professionalism, discretion and initiative
Job Location: New Delhi
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