Executive Manager/Manager (Public Cleanliness Policy Section) - Contract

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp, based in Singapore, seeks a policy professional to develop and implement smoking prohibition measures within the Sanitation and Industry Policy Department. You will translate objectives into actionable plans, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support effective policy implementation.

The role requires strong analytical writing and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Able to think strategically and formulate policy.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills for policy papers, reports and presentations.
• Mature, proactive, meticulous and resourceful, able to work independently and with others.
• Confident in engaging diverse stakeholders and building consensus.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, review and implement smoking prohibition policies and regulatory frameworks to support public health outcomes.
• Review existing policies and develop new policy initiatives to address emerging smoking prohibition challenges.
• Engage and work closely with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners and premises owners, to align policy requirements and facilitate implementation.
• Partner operations divisions on policy implementation, regulatory and enforcement-related matters.
• Respond to and manage public and internal queries on smoking prohibition, public cleanliness and related policy matters.
• Conduct policy research and analyse data, trends and stakeholder feedback to support policy review and development.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and correspondence for management.
• Assist in any other duties assigned.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical writing

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is

In the Sanitation and Industry Policy Department (SIPD) under the Public Health Operations Policy Division (PHOPD), you will be part of the team that develops, reviews and implements policies to strengthen smoking prohibition and improve public health outcomes in Singapore.

This includes developing smoking prohibition initiatives, reviewing legislation and regulatory requirements, translating policy objectives into implementable plans, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support effective implementation. You will be working in a fast-paced and evolving environment that requires sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities, workstreams and stakeholders concurrently.

What you will be working on

• Formulate, review and implement smoking prohibition policies and regulatory frameworks to support public health outcomes
• Review existing policies and develop new policy initiatives to address emerging smoking prohibition challenges
• Engage and work closely with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners and premises owners, to align policy requirements and facilitate implementation
• Partner operations divisions on policy implementation, regulatory and enforcement-related matters.
• Respond to and manage public and internal queries on smoking prohibition, public cleanliness and related policy matters
• Conduct policy research and analyse data, trends and stakeholder feedback to support policy review and development
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and correspondence for management
• Assist in any other duties assigned

What we are looking for

• Enjoys strategic thinking, policy formulation and solving complex issues through analytical reasoning
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear policy papers, reports and presentations
• Mature, proactive, meticulous and resourceful, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Confident in engaging diverse stakeholders and building consensus
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in policy development, implementation, regulatory work or stakeholder engagement will be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint