Manager, Governance, Risk

**Reports to**:Group Head, Transformation & Governance

**Work Arrangement**:Hybrid | Flexible | Family-first culture

**About Centre for Fathering**:
Centre for Fathering (CFF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 to promote active and involved Fathering and address issues caused by fatherlessness in Singapore. The organisation turns the hearts of fathers and children towards each other by inspiring fathers to be better role models and strengthen their families. We equip men to be the fathers their children need.

CFF champions the DADs for Life and MUMs for Life movements and the National Initiatives: Back To School With Dad, Celebrating Fathers, Eat with your Family Day, Great Companies for Dads Awards and Mum’s Day Out.

**What We Offer**
- A purpose-led role in a values-driven organisation that champions **father involvement**to strengthen families.
- A flexible, hybrid, and family-first working culture that honours both **professional integrity**and **personal priorities**.
- The opportunity to shape organisational **resilience, governance standards, and data stewardship**in a growing charity with national impact.
- A collaborative team that values your strengths in **structure, foresight, and systems thinking**.

**About the Role**

As **Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)**, you will anchor the Centre for Fathering’s institutional strength. Your contributions will enable sound governance, robust risk management, data protection compliance, and business continuity readiness—so the mission can go further, securely and sustainably.

This is a strategic and hands-on role for someone who is meticulous, trustworthy, and future-oriented. You will engage cross-functionally with leadership and programme teams to ensure we remain **compliant, accountable, and resilient**, in alignment with sectoral and legal expectations.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Governance & Compliance**
- Lead the organisation’s governance functions with excellence and integrity.
- Oversee and execute planning, documentation, and follow-up of Board and Members’ meetings.
- Review and implement governance frameworks aligned with the **Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs**.
- Ensure timely, accurate submissions to regulatory bodies (ACRA, MSF, COC).
- Maintain a proactive **compliance calendar**and ensure fulfilment of statutory obligations.
- Track Board decisions and partner with leadership to ensure timely implementation.

**Risk Management & Business Continuity**
- Create, maintain and improve the organisation’s **risk register**and mitigation plans.
- Lead the annual review and simulation of the **Business Continuity Plan (BCP)**.
- Coordinate risk scenarios and contingency planning across programmes and operations.
- Serve as key advisor to senior management on emerging risks and continuity strategy.
- Ensure BCP endorsement and submission to MSF, where applicable.

**Data Protection & Accountability**
- Serve as the organisation’s **Data Protection Officer (DPO)**, ensuring full compliance with the **PDPA**.
- Develop a data governance framework including risk assessments and data inventory.
- Lead organisation-wide **data protection training**and awareness efforts.
- Manage data incidents effectively ensuring swift containment, reporting, and resolution.
- Guide teams on ethical data handling that builds **trust, transparency, and accountability**.

**Key Success Indicators**
- Governance and secretariat functions are consistent, well-documented, and aligned with best practices.
- All regulatory filings and compliance obligations are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Organisational resilience demonstrated through BCP drills and scenario preparedness.
- No reportable data breaches: swift, competent incident response if any occur.

**Who We’re Looking For**

**Experience & Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in **law, governance, risk management, public administration**, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in **GRC, audit, or compliance functions**, preferably in the **non-profit or public sector**.
- Strong working knowledge of **Singapore’s charity and IPC regulations**.
- Proven ability to engage with senior leaders, boards, and cross-functional teams.

**Traits That Thrive at CFF**
- You are **structured and reliable**, with a strong sense of **responsibility and foresight**.
- You build and maintain **systems that others can depend on**—and improve them continuously.
- You communicate clearly, exercise sound judgement, and operate with **high personal integrity**.
- You understand the balance between **compliance and compassion**, and work with discretion and care.
- You value **family and community**and want your work to reflect those priorities.

**Join Us**: