HEAD OF PARTNERSHIP AND PROGRAMMES

Are you passionate about empowering young women, building strong communities, and creating impactful partnerships?Girl Guides Singapore (GGS) is seeking a Head of Partnership & Program to lead our Training, Programme & Unit Development (TPUD) team. This senior leadership role will shape and drive strategic initiatives that inspire, empower, and equip girls and young women to reach their fullest potential, while strengthening our presence within the local and international community.What You'll Do • Lead Strategic Partnerships - Develop and drive a long-term partnership strategy, build strong relationships with external partners, collaborators, and community organisations and international Guiding bodies to advance GGS's mission and impact locally and globally..• Champion Community Engagement - Strengthen the Guiding community by engaging volunteers, members, and stakeholders to actively contribute, participate and co-create initiatives.• Oversee Programmes - Provide leadership and oversight for the design, management and delivery of impactful programmes and events that support member growth, development and empowerment.• Shape Training & Development - Lead the creation and implementation of robust indoor and outdoor training frameworks that build leadership skills, resilience and confidence in girl members and adult leaders.• Drive & Support Unit Growth - Equip Unit leaders with strategies, resources, and best practices to enhance Unit performance, sustainability and engagement across diverse communities.• Expand International Engagement - Foster and strengthen relationships with the global Guiding movement by initiating collaborations, exchange opportunities and cross-cultural programmes that enrich GGS members' experiences• Manage Budgets & Resources - Oversee programme and training budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation, vendor management, and operational efficiency.• Work with the Management Team - Provide strategic direction and align the TPUD team's goals with organisational priorities, fostering collaboration across departments.What We're Looking For • Proven leadership experience (2-5 year) in partnerships, programme development, or community engagement, with a track record of driving organisational impact• Ability to set strategic direction and drive execution with clear outcomes• Experienced in managing stakeholders at all levels, fostering influence, alignment, and lasting partnerships• Strong leadership and management capabilities, including oversight of teams, budgets, and complex multi-stakeholder initiatives• Relevant sector experience in youth development, volunteer-based, or membership organisations (highly desirable)• Organised, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a passion for empowering young women and communities• Knowledge of the Guiding movement will be an advantageWorking Hours • Working hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM• Flexibility is required for occasional evening or weekend events/trainings, with time off provided in lieuWhy Join Us? For over 100 years, GGS has been providing unparalleled opportunities for girls and women to discover and develop their strengths, their skills and their fullest potential, to become responsible citizens of the world. Today, GGS is the largest volunteer organisation for girls and women in Singapore. As a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), we are connected to over 10 million members in 153 countries.At GGS, you'll have the opportunity to shape programmes that inspire the next generation of young women leaders. You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating lasting impact in the community.We empower girls and women through fun and challenging programmes, and unique experiences, adventures and activities. We offer opportunities for girls to get involved in local and international communities, equipping them to make a lasting positive impact by helping others. Our girls develop a deep sense of confidence and self-assurance, along with vital leadership and life skills - all while learning through fun adventures and making lifelong friendshipsTo find out more about GGS and the girl-led programmes we run, please visit our website at