Senior Manager/Manager CUGE

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 01 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE), a division of the National Parks Board, is the Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centre for the landscape industry. CUGE offers skills training programmes and facilitate career development for all levels of the landscape workforce. These programmes range from Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses to professional certification programmes, workshops and seminars.

Our vision is to be the regional centre for advancing and sharing knowledge in the use of greenery and ecology to enhance urban living environment.

What you will be working on

[What the role is]

As a member of the CUGE Manpower Development team, your portfolio will encompass the full spectrum of WSQ training programmes. Your key responsibilities will include the following tasks, along with any additional duties assigned by your supervisor

[What you will be working on]

The key tasks include liaising with trainers, service providers and trainees, as well as coordinating logistics for practical components. Your responsibilities will encompass planning, promoting and organising training sessions, whilst maintaining detailed records of all training activities, including attendance logs and participant feedback. Additionally, you will consolidate and analyse course feedback from SSG's Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement (TRAQOM) platform to evaluate training impact and enhance programme effectiveness

You are expected to review and develop curriculum for CUGE’s WSQ training programmes through collaboration and validation with industry stakeholders, subject matter experts and training organisations. This involves identifying competency gaps and incorporating current industry practices to strengthen CUGE's training offerings.

You will serve as the liaison officer with NTUC and SSG to drive initiatives and capability transfer to the industry, accelerate training participation and application of skills, and encourage the placements of Singaporeans in the landscape workforce.

What we are looking for

•   At least 3 years of working experience in operations and logistics management, training and administration
•   Good practical knowledge of adult learning / continuing education and training methodology and implementation
•   Possess good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
•   Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently
•   Experience in the development and implementation of WSQ programmes will be an advantage.
•   An Adult Educator qualification such as the WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (DDDLP), formerly known as the Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) is required for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year employment contract

[What we are looking for]

See above

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing on 01 Sep 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 Parks Board or the wider Public Service.