Operations Manager | Risk & Resilience - #1129895

Operations Manager (Risk & Resilience)

Salary: Up to SGD 8,000
Location: Alexandra Road
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 6.00pm

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead risk, safety, resilience, and data protection initiatives across our Head Office and school network. This role plays a key part in ensuring operational stability, regulatory compliance, and a safe environment for children and staff within the early childhood education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive organisation-wide risk and resilience planning, including incident readiness and recovery measures.

• Manage non-routine operational incidents and coordinate with school leaders and internal teams for timely resolution.

• Partner Facilities teams to ensure school premises meet safety, licensing, and operational standards.

• Establish risk governance practices, reporting key risk matters to senior management.

• Lead business continuity planning, crisis response, and emergency preparedness exercises.

• Promote a strong safety and safeguarding culture across schools through audits, training, and follow-up actions.

• Oversee workplace safety programmes, incident investigations, and preventive measures.

• Act as the main contact for regulators, auditors, and external agencies on compliance matters.

• Take ownership of PDPA compliance, including committee leadership, audits, and staff awareness.

• Support other operational matters as required in a dynamic school environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Risk Management, Safety & Health, Business, or a related field.

• Or 5 – 7 years of experience in risk, safety, compliance, or operational governance roles.

• Strong understanding of PDPA and workplace safety regulations; education sector exposure is an advantage.

• Proven ability to manage crises, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.

• Strong coordination and organisational skills.

Please include the following information in your resume.

• Current & Expected Salary

• Reason(s) for leaving

• Notice Period / Availability to commence work

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We regret only short-listed candidates will be notified.

EA License: 18C9251 WGT Group

Registration No: R22107492