Head, Strategy & Community Partnerships

Bethesda Care Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethesda Care Services in Singapore seeks a Head, Strategy & Community Partnerships to lead Corporate Services, volunteer engagement, fundraising, and community partnerships, driving strategic initiatives and organisational excellence.

The role builds partnerships with churches, corporates, government agencies, and community organisations, grows volunteerism and philanthropic support to advance BCS's mission.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field.
• 8–10 years of leadership experience in social service, public, healthcare, corporate or nonprofit sectors.
• Experience in corporate services, partnership development, volunteer management, fundraising, or organisational development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Human Resources, Finance, IT, Administration, Facilities, Governance, and Risk Management.
• Develop strategic partnerships with churches, corporates, government agencies, schools, volunteers, and community organisations.
• Grow volunteer engagement and community participation across BCS programmes; lead fundraising, donor stewardship, grant development, and resource mobilisation.
• Support implementation of BCS's strategic priorities, including new services and Tampines expansion; drive organisational improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership development

Volunteer management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Head, Strategy & Community Partnerships leads BCS's corporate services, volunteer engagement, fundraising, and community partnerships to strengthen organisational excellence and community impact. The role oversees corporate functions, drives strategic initiatives, builds partnerships with churches, corporates, government agencies, and community organisations, and grows volunteerism and philanthropic support to advance BCS's mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Services

• Lead Human Resources, Finance, IT, Administration, Facilities, Governance, and Risk Management.
• Ensure strong systems, compliance, operational excellence, and digital transformation.

Community Partnerships & Volunteerism

• Develop strategic partnerships with churches, corporates, government agencies, schools, volunteers, and community organisations.
• Grow volunteer engagement and community participation across BCS programmes.
• Lead fundraising, donor stewardship, grant development, and resource mobilisation.

Strategy & Organisational Development

• Support the implementation of BCS's strategic priorities, including new services and the Tampines expansion.
• Drive organisational improvement, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Leadership

• Lead and develop the Corporate Services and Community Partnerships teams.
• Represent BCS at sector platforms and external engagements as delegated by the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years of leadership experience in the social service, public, healthcare, corporate, or nonprofit sectors.
• Experience in corporate services, partnership development, volunteer management, fundraising, or organisational development is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Corporate Services Leadership
• Community Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
• Volunteer & Philanthropy Development
• Strategic Planning & Organisational Development
• Governance & Risk Management
• Leadership & People Development
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills