General Manager

The General Manager (GM) leads daily operations, strategic execution, and overall growth of the organisation, working closely with the Executive Committee (Exco). Reporting to the President, the GM is accountable for managing the FS's programmes, services, activities, budget, and administration. The GM is the primary liaison between FS and external agencies such as Sport Singapore (SportSG) and the High Performance Sport Institute (HPSI), ensuring compliance with the latest regulations, policies, and guidelines of governing authorities.

The core mandates of this role are:

- **Lead and align non-high performance sport functions**—including operations, strategic partnerships, events, and community outreach—to ensure they are seamlessly integrated in support of athlete pathways and high performance outcomes, reinforcing FS’s drive toward Olympic and global excellence.
- **Review, streamline, and strengthen all existing policies and processes**to ensure alignment with the latest best practices in sports governance and administration.
- Drive FS's professionalisation by strengthening governance, building sustainable revenue, and reducing reliance on public funding.

**Key Responsibilities**:
The GM oversees all major functional areas of the organisation. These include:
**1. Operational Management and Administration**:

- Lead and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality delivery of services.
- Collaborate with the High Performance team on administrative matters, ensuring alignment and shared oversight where required.
- Maintain, document, and regularly update operational procedures according to local and international sporting standards, particularly the Registry of Societies and the Institution of a Public Character (IPC) standards and requirements.
- Oversee the planning and execution of key local events and initiatives to ensure quality delivery and stakeholder satisfaction, including communication channels (newsletters, social media, media engagement)
- Coordinate Exco meetings, including scheduling, agenda setting, logistics, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-ups.

**2. Human Resource Management**:

- Directly supervise the Pathways Manager and Finance Manager, setting clear expectations and providing regular supervision, guidance, evaluation, and, where necessary, corrective action.
- Establish and maintain HR policies, systems, and processes for recruiting, training, performance reviews, development planning, and workforce management of full-time staff, coaches and service contractors.

**3. Financial Management**:

- (Working closely with and supervising the Finance Manager) _
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls in compliance with best accounting practices, IPC requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Guide the preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and financial sustainability.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of audits and all required financial documentation.

**4. Policies, Compliance, and Governance**:

- Review, strengthen, and ensure consistent implementation of organisational policies and procedures.
- Develop and update operational and governance frameworks in line with best practices and compliance requirements.
- Keep the Exco informed of Secretariat operations and developments.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of the FS's Annual Report for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

**5. Supervision of Pathway Development and Implementation**_(via Pathways Manager) _**:

- Oversee and support the development, implementation, and monitoring of FS National Pathways across all weapons, genders, age groups, and participation levels (including but not limited to fencers, coaches, referees, competition organisers [DT], and armourers) in collaboration with the High Performance team
- Facilitate collaboration with clubs, schools, and coaches to integrate pathway programmes.

**6. Strategic Planning**:

- Drive the execution of the FS's strategic plan and annual action plans in alignment with long-term goals, working closely with local and regional partners.
- Oversee marketing and branding efforts tailored to Singapore's sporting landscape, including the FS's digital presence (e.g., website, social media).

**7. Fundraising and Resource Development**:

- Lead initiatives to secure sponsorships, donations, and alternative funding to diversify and strengthen the FS’s revenue streams.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with donors and partners; develop new income-generating opportunities through programmes, services, grants, and strategic partnerships.

**8. Stakeholder Management and Project Oversight**:

- Serve as the key liaison between the FS and stakeholders, including SportSG, HPSI, government bodies, sponsors, partner organisations, and community groups.
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional projects and special initiatives