Managing Director

We are looking for a passionate, highly driven individual to lead and shape Catalyse in its next stage of growth.

Catalyse is a corporate advisory, consulting and training business unit within AWARE—Singapore’s leading gender equality advocacy group, dedicated to removing gender-based barriers through research, advocacy, education and support services. Catalyse’s mission is to advise and support clients in building diverse and inclusive workplaces where employees feel safe, are treated with respect and dignity, and have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Its approach is based on and benefits from a unique insight into diversity issues in Asia. Clients include local and multinational companies, public sector and government organisations, and institutes of higher learning.

**Position**: Managing Director and Consulting Principal
**Commitment**: Full-time, permanent
**Salary range**: SGD$8,500 - 10,000
**Starting date**: Immediate

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Executive Director of AWARE, the Managing Director and Consulting Principal (MDCP) of Catalyse has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the direction and execution of Catalyse’s programmes, staff and volunteers.

The MDCP operates in a broad role with key commercial targets in place, holding ultimate accountability for strategy, thought leadership, product development and sales, as well as consulting execution and delivery.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and sustainably grow Catalyse in a way that is consistent with the values of diversity and inclusion, gender equality and respect for others.
- Formulate and oversee implementation of Catalyse business plans, budgets and programmes, ensuring their quality and effectiveness in meeting strategic goals and financial targets.
- Develop and manage productive client relationships to grow a portfolio of meaningful and successful engagements.
- Strengthen and enhance the Catalyse brand through effective engagement with key influencers and the media.
- Provide thought leadership and guide the development of content to effectively equip clients to meet diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
- Lead the team of Catalyse employees and consultants in the development and delivery of products and services, ensuring a positive, high-performance work culture and sustainable talent pool.
- Engage and work with the Catalyse Board Committee (that serves a governance and advisory function) by providing timely and accurate information and insights.
- Liaise with AWARE staff to communicate Catalyse’s goals and collaborate with AWARE’s senior executives on strategies to support the success of both AWARE and the company.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards as well as ensure organisational accountability and compliance with the law.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 15 years’ work experience in areas such as consulting, training and facilitation, D&I (Diversity & Inclusion), organisational development, change management and/or human resource management, with significant experience leading professional teams.
- Knowledge and expertise in relevant areas such as developing policies, strategies and programmes to support diverse and inclusive work cultures, labour law and policies.
- Managing a profitable enterprise in a way that is consistent with AWARE’s mission, vision and values of diversity and inclusion, gender equality and respect for others.
- Passion for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion work, understanding of organisational behaviour and diversity and inclusion issues in a corporate environment.
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to develop new business and retain clients.
- Ability to attract, develop and retain the right staff in the right roles.

**The following attributes will be critical for success in this role**:

- Personal credibility and connections with key stakeholder groups
- Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of people across organisational levels in both private and public sectors.
- Outstanding communication, facilitation, training and writing skills with the ability to adapt language and style to suit the audience and occasion.
- A collaborative mindset and positive outlook with a drive for results.
- Strong organisational skills and technological savvy to ensure effective information management, efficient processes and measurable outcomes.