You will be part of the Capability & Programming Branch (CPB) in Planning Capability Development Department (PCDD), which supports NEA’s role as the lead agency in planning and ensuring adequate supply of after-death facilities and services, including burial, cremation, columbarium, and ash scattering services. You will have the opportunity to actively engage industry stakeholders, religion organisations, Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Volunteer Welfare Organisations (VWOs) and work with internal and overseas stakeholders and various government agencies to strategise, plan and implement new and various initiatives to raise standards for the funeral services in Singapore.
National Environment Agency
Executive Manager (Capability and Programming Branch)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 05 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
You and your team will be responsible for the following:
Facility Management & Operations
- Study, formulate, and review management models for new after-death facilities and services to meet NEA's policy objectives whilst achieving sustainability and operational viability
- Establish and review key performance indicators and requirements for performance management of operators
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance standards of the Mount Vernon Funeral Parlour Complex
Procurement & Contract Management
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate Invitation to Quote (ITQ) and tenders for consultancy services and operators
- Prepare and administer tenancy agreements and oversee business development activities
- Manage contractor relationships and ensure compliance with service level agreements
Policy Development & Stakeholder Engagement
- Conduct process reviews and formulate guidelines with stakeholders to enhance standards and service delivery of funeral services providers and outsourced operators
- Engage and collaborate with public sector agencies and private organisations, including religious organisations, associations, and institutions to develop joint solutions for after-death facilities and services
- Build and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders to support policy implementation
What we are looking for
Requirements:
- 5 years of relevant working experience in the areas of tender procurement work and tenancy management/ operations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, e.g. toggling excel, functions, prepare creative presentations
- Keen to take initiative and carry out plans
- Communicate in a friendly manner and enjoy working with others
- Enjoy thinking strategically, planning and applying analytical reasoning
- Pay attention to the finer details
- Organised and able to multi-task
- Outgoing and pleasant personality
- Mature, independent and resourceful
- Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Nov 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.
About National Environment Agency
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.
For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg
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