Assistant Manager/Manager/Executive Manager (Facilities Section)

You will be responsible for the following:

• →Develop and review policies and regulatory frameworks governing funeral parlours, embalming services and other after-death services.
• →Support the administration and enhancement of the funeral parlour licensing framework and embalmer registration.
• →Identify policy, regulatory and operational gaps, and develop appropriate interventions or practical solutions and implementation approaches to address them.
• →Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and regulations and recommend improvements where necessary.
• →Conduct research and data analysis to identify trends in after-death service demands and changing public preferences, and translate findings into evidence-based policy and planning recommendations.
• →Support long-term planning for after-death facilities, taking into account demographic projections, existing and future capacity, industry needs and land-use constraints.
• →Plan and review the Government Land Sales programme for after-death uses, including site launch strategies, tender preparation and evaluation of proposals
• →Work with relevant agencies and stakeholders to assess development feasibility, infrastructure requirements and implementation considerations.
• →Engage stakeholders such as government agencies, funeral services providers and industry associations to understand their perspectives and address policy issues.

Requirements:

• Experience in the following areas is preferred:
• Policy development, regulatory work, public administration, or strategic planning
• Develop and review regulatory or licensing frameworks and translating policy requirements into practical implementation approaches
• Conduct research or data analysis to support policy development and evidence-based decision-making
• Engage stakeholder, particularly in working with industry players, government agencies or community stakeholders on complex policy issues
• Prepare policy submissions, briefings and recommendations for senior decision-makers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues, identify underlying gaps, evaluate options and develop practical solutions.
• Able to interpret quantitative and qualitative information, identify meaningful insights and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues and recommendations clearly and persuasively to senior management and diverse audiences.
• Sound judgement and the ability to balance policy objectives with regulatory, operational and stakeholder considerations.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively across internal teams, government agencies and external stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple policy workstreams, priorities and stakeholders concurrently.
• Being professional with sound judgement in handling sensitive matters relating to death, bereavement and funeral services with empathy, discretion and tact.