Policy & Planning Lead, After-Death Services

NEA National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NEA National Environment Agency in Singapore leads planning for after-death facilities. The Memorial Facilities Planning Division develops policies, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure planning for funeral parlours, embalming services and related activities.

In this individual contributor role you translate policy recommendations into workable implementation plans, identify risks, and engage government agencies, industry players and the community to ensure services remain accessible,

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development, regulatory work, public administration, or strategic planning.
• Develop and review regulatory or licensing frameworks and translating policy requirements into practical implementation approaches.
• Conduct research or data analysis to support policy development and evidence-based decision-making.
• Engage stakeholders, particularly among industry players, government agencies or community stakeholders on complex policy issues.
• Prepare policy submissions, briefings and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex issues clearly to senior management and diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review policies and regulatory frameworks governing funeral parlours, embalming services and other after-death services.
• Support the administration and enhancement of the funeral parlour licensing framework and embalmer registration.
• Identify policy, regulatory and operational gaps, and develop interventions or practical solutions and implementation approaches.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and regulations and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Conduct research and data analysis to identify trends in after-death service demands and changing public preferences, and translate findings into evidence-based policy and planning recommendations.
• Support long-term planning for after-death facilities, taking into account demographic projections, existing and future capacity, industry needs and land-use constraints.
• Plan and review the Government Land Sales programme for after-death uses, including site launch strategies, tender preparation and evaluation of proposals.
• Work with relevant agencies and stakeholders to assess development feasibility, infrastructure requirements and implementation considerations.
• Engage stakeholders such as government agencies, funeral services providers and industry associations to understand their perspectives and address policy issues.

Skills

Policy development

Regulatory work

Public administration

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Policy submissions

Written communication

Job description

NEA National Environment Agency in Singapore leads planning for after-death facilities. The Memorial Facilities Planning Division develops policies, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure planning for funeral parlours, embalming services and related activities.

In this individual contributor role you translate policy recommendations into workable implementation plans, identify risks, and engage government agencies, industry players and the community to ensure services remain accessible,