Executive Director

Guide Dogs Singapore Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful impact on lives

Committed Board and dedicated volunteers

Partnerships that create positive change

Job summary

Guide Dogs Singapore Limited is seeking an Executive Director to lead organisational growth and build partnerships for the visually impaired community. The role focuses on strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy to enhance inclusion and independence.

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in the nonprofit sector and a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality services and community engagement.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered, based on NSCC salary guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in nonprofit, social service, healthcare, or education sectors.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and partnership development.
• Strong business acumen with financial management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for organisational growth.
• Lead fundraising initiatives and engage donors.
• Oversee programme delivery for quality services.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Fundraising success

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management expertise

Excellent communication

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd (GDS) is a social service agency formed in 2006, dedicated to empowering the blind and vision-impaired community through programmes in guide dogs, mobility training, independent living skills, technology access, and advocacy.

Job Summary

Lead Guide Dogs Singapore as Executive Director to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, fundraising, partnerships, and advocacy, advancing inclusion and independence for people with visual impairments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive organisational growth and ensure long-term sustainability
• Lead fundraising initiatives, engage donors, and cultivate corporate partnerships to secure financial support
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with government agencies, community organisations, and key stakeholders to advance organisational goals
• Oversee programme delivery to ensure high-quality services and positive outcomes for beneficiaries
• Manage financial performance, governance, and compliance to uphold organisational integrity and accountability
• Inspire, develop, and lead a team of staff and volunteers to achieve mission objectives effectively
• Advocate for accessibility, inclusion, and awareness for people with visual impairments in the community

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in nonprofit, social service, healthcare, education, or related sectors
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and partnership development
• Strong business acumen with financial management expertise
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience collaborating with boards and governance structures
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for creating positive social impact

Most importantly, you are someone who believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to live independently, participatefully in society and realise their potential.

Why Join Us?

• Lead one of Singapore’s most respected disability social service agencies.
• Make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of people with visual impairments.
• Work alongside a committed Board, passionateteamand dedicated volunteers.
• Build partnerships that create positive change across the community.
• Leave a legacy of inclusion,empowermentand independence.

If you are a visionary leader who combines strategic thinking with compassion,purposeand execution, we would love to hear from you. Join us in helping people navigate life with confidence,independenceand dignity.

An attractiveremunerationpackage will be offered, benchmarked against NSCC salary guidelines andcommensuratewith the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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