James Dyson Foundation (Charity) Project Associate

The James Dyson Foundation – James Dyson’s international charity – aims to inspire young people to realise their engineering potential. The Foundation draws on inspiration from Dyson technology to provide free educational resources and workshops to schools to give students a glimpse into the exciting world of engineering. The Foundation also supports university students through the James Dyson Award.

The James Dyson Foundation sits within the Weybourne Group Office at the Dyson Campus in Singapore. The Foundation also has representatives working in the US, Malaysia, and UK.

Weybourne Group is the holding company for the Dyson technology company, Dyson Farming, and other diverse business interests. Outside the operating businesses, Weybourne manages an investment portfolio and provides financial and other professional support to the Dyson Family, their estates, and personal business interests. The group covers a wide range of sectors including farming, financial and commercial property investments and residential property. We currently have a team of around 75 employees whose roles cover accountancy, financial control, tax and treasury, commercial property and financial investment management, security, audit, IT and HR based in both the UK and Singapore (where the Group Head Office is located).

Our employees are offered a competitive reward package and the opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse environment. We’re really passionate about learning and have a strong focus on development through external courses, progression opportunities and cross skilling. We are proud of our well being offering and comprehensive employee engagement strategy.

Purpose of the position:

The James Dyson Foundation Project Associate will be responsible for growing the Foundation's presence, educational offerings, and partnerships, in support of our growth in Southeast Asia. The Project Associate must have a passion for the Foundation's mission and a drive to communicate that mission persuasively and uphold its integrity. We are looking for an enthusiast who has good communication skills, and who is ready to take their first steps within a Project orientated role to support:

Where we are:

We are based in St James Power Station, Singapore and our site includes free coffee bars and free lunch at our cafés

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in education or communications preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent project and time management skills to deal with tight deadlines.
• High energy with maturity to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Relationship builder with ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Comfortable operating within a geographically dispersed team where many key relationships are international e.g. UK and US.
  
• Self-motivated and proactive, constantly looking for new opportunities and ways to do things better.
• Effective communicator to engage with stakeholders.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• International travelling may be required.
  

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Term Life
• Personal Accident
• Hospital & Surgical
• Outpatient Clinical Insurance
• Dental
• 23 day holiday (plus public holidays).
• Campus perks - free barista coffee and free lunch
• Wellbeing Flex Fund
• Development Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to product discounts.

Closing date: 30th April 2026 (depending on numbers of applicants, this vacancy may be closed earlier)