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Housing and Development Board

Commercial Properties Manager (Policy & Research)

Housing and Development Board

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 19 Sep 2025

What the role is

You will play an integral part in influencing the HDB heartland shops landscape – helping our shops play an important social role by providing convenient and affordable goods and services to nearby residents, and fostering a sense of community and belonging.

What you will be working on

You will join a team to manage external agency stakeholders and research consultants to conduct deeper ground engagement and more site-specific policy interventions to enhance the vibrancy, inclusiveness and local character at pilot deep dive sites in the North of Singapore. Your responsibilities include: a) supervising the work of the external consultants in engaging local stakeholders including residents, merchants, and shop owners. b) analysing the engagement results and gaining a better understanding of stakeholders’ needs and preferences. c) translating these into trade mix plans and trade curation policy levers to improve the local management of the areas.

What we are looking for

• Background in real estate, business or planning. • Strong interest in the urban development and public housing environment .of Singapore. • You should have strong communication, analytical and writing skills. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and be able to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. Successful candidate will be offered a 1+1 year contract. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.

About your application process

This job is closing on 19 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 Housing and Development Board or the wider Public Service.