Assistant Manager (Compliance, Safety and Data Governance)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager (Compliance, Safety & Data Governance) to support governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves coordinating safety initiatives, managing audits, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, along with strong administrative and communication skills. This position contributes to creating a culture of safety and accountability within the university.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in executive support, compliance, or project management; higher education experience preferred.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks, WSH, PDPA, and data governance.
• Familiarity with OHS regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety, health, and data governance initiatives.
• Implement NTU SHMS and manage inspections.
• Oversee data classification and support audits.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive and ethical

Compliance understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field

Job description

Assistant Manager (Compliance, Safety & Data Governance)

Young and research‑intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) is a leading college that is known for its excellent curriculum, outstanding and impactful research, and world‑renowned faculty.

A hot bed of cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking research, the College aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in the digital age. Located in the heart of Asia, NTU’s College of Computing and Data Science is an ‘exciting place to learn and grow’. We welcome you to join our community of faculty, students and alumni who are shaping the future of AI, Data Science and Computing.

The Assistant Manager (Compliance, Safety & Data Governance) supports the College’s governance framework in line with NTU’s Safety & Health Management System (SHMS), Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, and Data Governance Policy (DGP). The role ensures effective coordination of compliance activities, documentation, and audits across college units, contributing to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Compliance: Coordinate safety, health, and data governance initiatives, maintain compliance documentation, and manage audits.

• Safety & Health: Implement NTU SHMS, coordinate safety committees, track training, and manage inspections.

• Data Governance & PDPA: Oversee data classification, access, retention, and disposal; support audits and policy adherence.

• Documentation & Audit Readiness: Maintain audit‑ready compliance records, track corrective actions, and support management reporting.

• Strategic & Administrative Support: Assist senior management and committees; prepare reports, coordinate initiatives, and support college events including convocation ceremonies.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness: Coordinate communications, workshops, and compliance campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or related field.
• 3–5 years in executive support, compliance, or project management; higher education experience preferred.
• Understanding of compliance frameworks, WSH, PDPA, and data governance.
• Strong administrative, documentation, and audit coordination skills.
• Meticulous, proactive, ethical, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to prepare reports and briefings.
• Familiarity with OHS regulations, DGP/PDPA compliance, risk management, and audit standards.
• Experience in maintaining compliance records and ensuring audit readiness, and coordinating large‑scale events such as convocation ceremonies.