Fractional leader- Strategic partnerships and engagements

Board Match-Up; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Board Match-Up is seeking a Fractional leader based in Singapore to strengthen engagement in HR and workforce development. The candidate will focus on strategic partnerships within government and the enterprise sector to facilitate local initiatives aligned with workforce transformation. The ideal applicant has extensive experience in Singapore’s HR ecosystem, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating with global teams. Preferred certifications include ACLP and DACE.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Singapore’s HR, learning, and workforce ecosystem.
• Experience in consulting or advisory roles.
• Well-connected within the workforce capability-building sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships within the HR ecosystem.
• Engage with government agencies for collaborations.
• Build partnerships to support capability-building programs.
• Represent the organization in the HR community.
• Participate in industry forums to strengthen visibility.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic partnerships

Communication

Relationship building

Independent operation

Education

Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP)

Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE)

Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP)

Job description

About The Organization

Board Match-Up is supporting a global professional association operating in the people, leadership, and workforce capability development space. The organization works with enterprises, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to advance professional standards, leadership capabilities, and future-of-work initiatives across multiple markets.

Location: Singapore

Engagement Type: Fractional/Part time

Role Overview

The Fractional leader will play a key role in strengthening the organization’s engagement within Singapore’s HR, skills development, and professional capability-building ecosystem. The role focuses on building strategic partnerships, engaging with key ecosystem stakeholders, and supporting local initiatives and programs aligned with workforce transformation and professional development priorities. The individual will act as a local connector and representative, working closely with public agencies, enterprise partners, and industry bodies while coordinating with the organization’s regional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across the HR, learning, and workforce development ecosystem.
• Engage with government and quasi-government agencies to explore collaborative initiatives aligned with national workforce and skills priorities.
• Build partnerships with enterprises, learning providers, and industry bodies to support the adoption of professional capability-building programs and certifications.
• Represent the organization within Singapore’s HR and professional development community.
• Participate in relevant industry forums, conferences, and ecosystem engagements to strengthen visibility and partnerships.
• Act as a local liaison between the organization’s global/regional teams and Singapore-based partners.
• Support coordination and delivery of programs, initiatives, and stakeholder engagements in Singapore.
• Facilitate collaboration with partners and ensure smooth execution of local initiatives.
• Identify opportunities aligned with Singapore’s workforce development and skills funding frameworks.
• Support partnerships that align professional development programs with national capability-building priorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Professionals with substantial experience working within Singapore’s HR, learning, and workforce development ecosystem.
• Experience in consulting, strategic partnerships, ecosystem engagement, or advisory roles.
• Well-connected within HR, learning & development, training, or workforce capability-building sectors.
• Familiarity with government-linked environments and workforce development initiatives in Singapore.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with global and regional teams.

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) or Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) (ACLP being the updated version of ACTA)
• Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE)
• Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP / DDDLP 2.0)

Personal Attributes

• Strong relationship builder with credibility in the professional development ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a lean, high-impact role.
• Comfortable balancing strategic partnership development with hands‑on coordination of initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.