Senior Manager, Impact & Development

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AND PHILANTHROPY CENTRE (NVPC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civic engagement organisation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager for Impact & Development to lead corporate volunteering initiatives and strengthen partnerships. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years in relevant experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to foster relationships effectively. This role will focus on strategic design, implementation of key programmes, and directing stakeholder engagements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute positively to the community and drive meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience.
• Proven experience in multi-component programmes.
• Strong project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and execution of initiatives.
• Oversee implementation of corporate volunteering programmes.
• Direct stakeholder engagements to influence change.

Skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Networking

Team collaboration

Job description

About Us

The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is the steward of the City of Good vision for Singapore, where individuals, organisations, and leaders come together to give their best for others. Through our brands, programmes, and initiatives, we facilitate partnerships with non-profits, organisations, public sector bodies, and individuals to enliven the giving ecosystem within Singapore. We invite you to join us in building a #CityofGood together.

Job Description

This role sits within the Impact & Development team of NVPC's Corporate and Industry Partnerships (CIP) department, which drives the Company of Good initiative — a national effort to guide and recognise companies in Singapore that integrate purpose and social impact into their core business strategies.

With a growing community of over 3,000 organisations, we support businesses translate purpose into action across five key impact areas: People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic. NVPC's CIP department plays a pivotal role in catalysing meaningful partnerships between companies and the community to build a stronger, more inclusive Singapore.

As part of the national momentum towards Corporate Purpose, we are offering an exciting opportunity to shape a future where every business can be a force for good for Singapore.

The role of Senior Manager, Impact & Development will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives that lean towards corporate volunteering and capability building, while also guiding and supporting teammates to ensure cohesion and impact across the department's work.

The candidate will also contribute to shaping team direction, mentoring colleagues, and stewarding partnerships that drive collective impact — all in alignment with NVPC's purpose of Nurturing the Heart of Singapore.

This role will focus on:

1. leading the strategic design and execution of the team's and department's initiatives, ensuring alignment with NVPC's long-term goals;
2. overseeing the successful implementation and scaling (where appropriate) of key programmes pertaining to corporate volunteering and capability building, with measurable outcomes;
3. directing high-level stakeholder engagements, including facilitation and embedding a strong learning component;
4. spearheading partnerships with corporate leaders (within and beyond the Company of Good network) to deepen their corporate purpose journey and influence systemic change; and
5. providing leadership, coaching, and professional development for team members to strengthen organisational capacity.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience
• Proven experience in overseeing and delivering multi-component programmes, including learning initiatives and organisational development interventions - at different levels of scale and complexity
• Knowledge of the corporate operational environment
• Strong project management ability and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong ability to write and communicate ideas clearly and concisely
• A strong networker who can build strong relationships to foster deeper and effective impact
• A team player who believes that every team member can offer their strengths
• Ability to think strategically while paying attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and proactively, with the desire to meet business outcomes
• A strong believer in wanting the best for Singapore