Team Lead – Policies & Safety Management, Sport Safety & Training Academy

Sport Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization in Singapore seeks a safety management leader to integrate strategic policies and ensure compliance across its operations. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in policy development and safety management, with a passion for fostering collaboration and enhancing safety standards. This position offers a 2/3-year contract and requires the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in policy development and enforcement.
• 7+ years in safety management or related roles.
• Strong project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy integration and implementation.
• Ensure safety management frameworks are in place.
• Represent organization in national safety committees.
• Approve safety protocols and compliance standards.

Skills

Policy development

Workplace safety

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Job description

What the role is:

At Sport Singapore, we aspire to transform the nation through an active lifestyle designed around innovation, 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:

The incumbent will lead division-wide strategic policy integration, implement safety frameworks, and incident management across ActiveSG's sporting ecosystem. Through comprehensive safety management systems and high-level partnerships with government authorities and industry stakeholders, the role champions the development of national safety frameworks, policies, and guidelines while representing SportSG in national safety committees. As a key advisor on sport safety matters, the role drives national safety excellence and regulatory compliance, leads major incident investigations, and shapes preventive frameworks within ActiveSG's facilities and programs through research and innovation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy integration and implementation standards to ensure systematic adoption and operational effectiveness
• Ensure policy harmonization and alignment initiatives across safety and training domains to strengthen cross-functional implementation, whilst ensuring clear understanding and consistent application by stakeholders
• Review safety and training policies to enhance operational standards and implementation practices, ensuring continuous improvement through evidence-based approaches
• Lead, plan and implement safety management frameworks and processes (pool safety, environmental safety including haze and heat management)
• Approve safety protocols and compliance standards
• Provide strategic direction and ensure enforcement for regulatory requirements (Haze, Workplace Safety & Health Act, Fire Safety Act, Amusement Rides Safety Act)
• Provide strategic oversight for risk management systems and reporting (e.g., CVDDS)
• Lead major incident investigations with root cause analysis and evidence-based approach
• Lead processes on risk mitigation, and determine strategic implications of claims and litigation for safety-related incidents
• Shape preventive strategies and frameworks including the usage of innovation
• Establish an integrated stakeholder support ecosystem, encompassing social services, counselling networks, and family assistance protocols
• Collaborate with Ops HQ in incident management reporting protocols and deep analysis
• Represent SportSG in official dealings with senior government officials (coroners from Ministry of Law, representatives from Singapore Police Force, National Environment Agency), regulatory authorities, and managing any related court proceedings
• Responsible for reporting outcomes and recommendations to senior management in SportSG and MCCY
• Represent SportSG in selected national safety committees and working groups
• Guide high-level partnerships with statutory boards, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders
• Champion sport safety advocacy at national and organizational levels
• Manage critical stakeholder relationships for sport safety management and governance
• Drive thought leadership in national safety initiatives
• Deputise for Head in high-level engagements
• Serve as subject matter expert and lead technical presentations to chairpersons at multi-ministry working groups (Ops Boreas, Ops Mercury)
• Deliver expert guidance (including case studies) at seminars and workshops, serving as the governing body to provide strategic direction and information on sport safety to industry stakeholders and including international audiences
• Lead the management of all guidelines related to Safety (Get-Active Questionnaire, Concussion, Sport-related) with regular review and updates
• Lead the development of Singapore Standards and industry’s Code of Practices (Gyms, Outdoor Adventure, etc)
• Provide expert guidance on content on Safety related training manuals and materials (Be a Sport Safety Champ, Risk Management in Sport)
• Lead collaboration with research partners (e.g., Institutes of Higher Learning, industry experts) for safety studies and data analysis (internal divisions – Data Hub, Sport Centre Operations HQ)
• Drive partnerships for technology adoption to enhance safety processes
• Lead development of evidence-based safety improvements with stakeholders
• Review effectiveness of implemented solutions with partners and recommend enhancements
• Guide team's work priorities and deliverables
• Monitor team performance and development plans

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 possess the following:

• At least 15 years of experience in developing and enforcing policies and programmes.
• Knowledge in workplace safety and health, facilities management, or programme management.
• Proven ability to foster collaborative efforts by building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• At least 7 years of experience in managing teams involved in safety management, policy management, and facilities management related roles.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
• Deep passion for learning and development
• Strong analytical mind for policy development and review
• Innovation-driven with change management capabilities
• Tech-savvy with good understanding of learning technologies
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellence in communication and influence
• Results-oriented with strong project management abilities
• Forward-thinking and adaptable
• People-centric with coaching capabilities
• Meticulous in policy, programme, and framework development

The level of offer will be commensurate with applicants’ experience and track records. Successful candidates will be offered a 2/3-year contract in the first instance. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.