Public-Sector Partnerships Director

Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge CARES in Singapore seeks a Strategic Partnerships Lead to establish and maintain senior-level relationships with Singaporean ministries and statutory boards. You will shape policy-relevant research questions, co-design studies, and translate findings into actionable, policy-ready guidance for infrastructure, urban planning and public health decisions.

Based in CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, you will join a multidisciplinary HD4 team spanning geospatial science, urban planning and

Qualifications

• Senior-level public sector experience in Singapore preferred.
• Ability to engage with ministries and statutory boards.
• Experience shaping policy-relevant research questions.
• Track record in cross-sector stakeholders engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead government stakeholder engagement for WP5 and build senior relationships with ministries and agencies.
• Identify data access and partnerships with agency counterparts, negotiating data-sharing arrangements.
• Translate HD4 research findings into actionable, policy-ready recommendations for decision-makers.
• Coordinate internal researchers and government partners across WP5 to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic communication

Negotiation & facilitation

Data literacy

Policy fluency

Project & programme management

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Professional network SG agencies

Public-private partnerships

Singapore Smart Nation familiarity

Health-in-all-policies familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Public policy/public administration training an advantage

Tools

GIS platforms (OneMap)

Data governance frameworks

Job description

Cambridge CARES in Singapore seeks a Strategic Partnerships Lead to establish and maintain senior-level relationships with Singaporean ministries and statutory boards. You will shape policy-relevant research questions, co-design studies, and translate findings into actionable, policy-ready guidance for infrastructure, urban planning and public health decisions.

Based in CREATE Tower at NUS University Town, you will join a multidisciplinary HD4 team spanning geospatial science, urban planning and