Senior Manager/ Manager/ Assistant Manager (Sports)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) in Singapore is seeking a policy-focused professional to shape the future of sport. You will develop and review strategies to grow participation across diverse groups, strengthen high-performance sport, and support Team Singapore athletes.

You will use data and research to identify needs, analyze options, and develop actionable recommendations. You will engage stakeholders including Sport Singapore and national bodies to translate policy into

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in public policy or related field.
• Strong interest or understanding of Singapore's sporting landscape.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review strategies and policies to shape the future of sport in Singapore.
• Engage diverse stakeholders across public, private, and community partners to gather perspectives.
• Analyse issues and develop workable policy recommendations.
• Translate policy into action with partners such as Sport Singapore and national associations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Writing skills

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Job description

What the role is:

We are the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). We're here to build a confident and resilient Singapore, and what that means is a fulfilled and engaged people living in a cohesive and caring society. We seek to inspire Singaporeans through the arts and sports, engage the youth, strengthen community bonds and promote giving. At the end of the day, it's really about making Singapore the best home for everyone.Sport matters to Singapore in many ways. It enables Singaporeans to live active and healthy lives, strengthens social cohesion and bonds, and inspires Singaporeans when Team Singapore athletes compete on the world stage, bringing us together and strengthening our shared identity.You will be part of a team that works on policies and strategies to realise these outcomes.

What you will be working on:

You will be part of a team that develops and reviews strategies and policies to shape the future of sport in Singapore.This spans growing participation across different population segments including persons with disabilities, children and youth, working adults, and seniors. It includes advancing sporting excellence through strengthening the high-performance sport system and support for Team Singapore athletes. The team also works strengthening enablers such as infrastructure, facilities, major sporting events, partnerships, and the Kallang Alive precinct.You will use data, research and an understanding of the sporting landscape across-broad-based participation and high-performance sport to identify needs, analyse issues, assess policy options and develop recommendations. You will engage a wide range of stakeholders to understand different perspectives and develop workable solutions.You will also work closely with key partners, including Sport Singapore, National Sports Associations and other public, private and community partners, to translate policy into action. This includes working through complex issues, resolving challenges and driving initiatives forward.

What we are looking for:

Work Experience and Knowledgea. At least 3 years of working experience preferred. Background or experience in public policy will be an advantage.b. A good understanding of, or a strong interest in developing an understanding of the sporting landscape across both broad-based participation and high-performance sport.Competencies- Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills- Excellent writing and communication skills- Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with diverse stakeholders to drive collaboration, alignment and concrete outcomes.- Comfortable with ambiguity, curiosity that drives learning, a bias towards action.- Good team player with a positive can-do attitude.

About Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

We aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promoting of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.