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.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in product development, marketing strategy, or innovation roles
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with institutional stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Commercially astute with experience in business development or platform growth
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
What We Do
At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected. Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be. At Knight Frank, we value our vibrant online community and appreciate your active participation on our social channels. We strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone: - We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, however, they should be shared in a constructive, respectful manner. - We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. - Please treat each other with courtesy and respect. Hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content of any kind will not be tolerated. Our moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user who violates these guidelines that are intended to maintain a welcoming and respectful community. Thank you for being a valued member of the Knight Frank community.
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