Workforce Singapore (WSG) is developing strategies and programmes to engage community-based organisations that support Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) in their later-stage careers. Through deeper relationships, capability-building initiatives, and improved linkages to resources and opportunities, we aim to help these groups better encourage and enable PMETs in their 50s and 60s to achieve their aspirations and thrive in their later-stage careers.
The Senior Manager, Strategic Writing will serve as the division's dedicated writing specialist, producing high-quality strategic documents across multiple projects. This role focuses exclusively on crafting compelling papers for budget approvals, concept proposals, programme evaluations, and policy submissions and other written communications that effectively communicate complex workforce development initiatives to senior leadership, ecosystem stakeholders or members of the public.
Workforce Singapore
Senior Manager, Strategic Writing (Temp Contract - 12 months) [NOD]
Contract
Closing on 24 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Writing: Author budget approval papers, concept proposals, programme evaluation reports, and other forms of written communications across diverse division projects
Content Development: Transform complex project information into clear, persuasive narratives tailored for different audiences
Research Integration: Synthesise research findings, data analysis, and stakeholder inputs into coherent, evidence-based documentation
Cross-Project Collaboration: Partner with multiple project teams to understand requirements and ensure accurate representation of initiatives
Document Management: Maintain writing standards, coordinate review cycles, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs
Strategic Communication: Adapt writing style and messaging to suit various government approval processes and stakeholder needs
What we are looking for
Exceptional written communication with strong editorial judgement
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify key messages and narratives
• Collaborative approach with diverse programme development teams
• Adaptability to varying project contexts and writing requirements
• Professional discretion and accuracy in handling sensitive information
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting
About your application process
This job is closing on 24 Dec 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 Workforce Singapore or the wider Public Service.
About Workforce Singapore
Workforce Singapore (WSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It will oversee the transformation of the local workforce and industry to meet ongoing economic challenges.
WSG will promote the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and employability of all levels of the workforce. This will ensure that all sectors of the economy are supported by a strong, inclusive Singaporean core.
While its key focus is to help workers meet their career aspirations and secure quality jobs at different stages of life, WSG will also address the needs of business owners and companies by providing support to enable manpower-lean enterprises to remain competitive. It will help businesses in different economic sectors create quality jobs, develop a manpower pipeline to support industry growth, and match the right people to the right jobs
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