Manager/Senior Manager, Schools Programme Partnership and Engagement

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sport Singapore is seeking a motivated professional to oversee school sports programmes, collaborating with MOE, MCCY, SpexSG, and schools to boost student participation. You will plan and deliver SSF events, develop concepts with school clusters, and ensure alignment with national frameworks.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, programme development experience, and a passion for sport and youth development. A 2-year contract is offered.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant working experience in event or programme planning, development, and execution.
• Experience in health and wellness education and/or school-based character development is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of School Sports Fiesta (SSF) events across school clusters (min 8/year).
• Design SSF concepts with school representatives and principals to align with SportSG and MCCY objectives.
• Coordinate with school leaders, national sport associations, and event management partners within budget.
• Establish feedback mechanisms to capture participation data and learning for year-on-year improvements.
• Track SSF progress and present updates to MOE-SportSG committees.
• Develop and maintain an SSF playbook for onboarding new schools.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Event planning

Program development

Analytical skills

Education

Public Policy/Public Administration/Management

Job description

What the role is:

About Sport SingaporeAt Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences.Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.Sport Singapore is constantly on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about what they do.Anchored in our values of Passion for Sport, Strength through Teamwork and Care for People, we believe in working and playing, not just as a team, but as a family.

What you will be working on:

You will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of school sports programmes and initiatives in collaboration with key partners including MOE, MCCY, SpexSG, and schools. Your work will directly contribute to increasing sport participation among the school-going population and support the goals of the Children and Youth Sport Framework.

• Lead the development and operationalisation of School Sports Fiesta (SSF) events throughout the year, targeting a minimum of 8 events annually across school clusters, ensuring they are aligned with students' profiles and sporting interests.
• Develop SSF event concepts in collaboration with school cluster representatives and principals, securing buy-in and ensuring coherence with SportSG and MCCY's broader objectives of increasing recreational participation and promoting social mixing.
• Coordinate with school leaders, national sport associations, and event management companies to secure the necessary resources, facilities, and support for each SSF event within allocated budgets.
• Establish feedback and evaluation mechanisms to capture participation data, student experience insights, and operational learnings to drive year-on-year improvements.
• Track SSF progress and present updates and recommendations at joint MOE-SportSG Working Committee and Steering Committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain an SSF playbook consolidating event concepts, operational guidelines, and lessons learnt to support onboarding of new schools.
• Staff the Multi-School CCA Teams (MSCT) joint secretariat with MOE, MCCY, and SpexSG to co-develop the MSCT Grant framework, including eligibility criteria, application processes, funding quantum, and disbursement structures.
• Manage end-to-end grant administration for MSCT, including application review, approval workflows, post-activity reporting, and disbursement timelines.
• Develop outreach strategies and organise engagement sessions to raise awareness of the MSCT Grant, serving as SportSG's key point of contact for schools seeking guidance.
• Support account management for assigned school zones under the School Sports Partnership (SSP) Programme, and propose new initiatives to address gaps in sport participation.
• Implement school offerings for GetActive! Singapore and engage schools to participate in broader GASG initiatives including Pesta Sukan.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service to stakeholders and the community. This individual should be a sport advocate through living an active lifestyle and staying active.In addition, an ideal candidate should preferably possess the following;

• Related qualification in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management.
• At least 4–6 years of relevant working experience in event or programme planning, development, and execution, preferably in health and wellness education and/or character development for schools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging partners across government agencies, schools, and the community.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify gaps and implement operational improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask, and comfortable working independently in a dynamic environment.
• Adaptable and resourceful in navigating complex, multi-agency work settings.
• A genuine passion for sport and its potential to positively impact youth development.

The level of offer will commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract.

About Sport Singapore

Why We Do What We Do?Simply because we believe that everyone can live better through sport. At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovative, fun and meaningful sporting experiences. Sport has the unique ability to bring people together through play, regardless of age, gender, race, ability or social status. It imparts life values, nurtures character and builds resilience. It inspires and evokes the Singapore spirit through shared experiences and strengthens our national identity. We help Singaporeans Live Better Through Sport.