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Senior Executive (Organisational Development)

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Job Description

We are seeking a specialist to drive organisational development, change management and facilitate initiatives in the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI). This position will lead efforts to enhance workforce capability, culture, and performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement strategies for organisational development, talent management, and succession management.
  • Oversee the implementation of employee engagement programs and monitoring of employee engagement metrics.
  • Partner with leadership to identify organisational needs and deliver tailored solutions.

The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant years of experience and please note that this is a contract role.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Behavioural Psychology, or related field.
  • Proven experience in HR leadership, organisational development, or workforce management.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management abilities.
  • Familiarity with public sector HR frameworks and organisational development practices.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for developing people and organisations.
  • Skilled relationship-builder who fosters collaboration and trust.
  • Results-driven leader committed to advancing workforce capability and organisational excellence.

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Req ID: 34169

Job details

Title
Senior Executive (Organisational Development)
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Aug 26, 2026
Closes:
Oct 25, 2026
Job type
Contractor, Human Resources
Field
Organisational Development

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What does the Senior Executive (Organisational Development) do at NUS?

The Senior Executive (Organisational Development) drives organisational development, change management, and workforce capability initiatives at the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI) on Kent Ridge Campus. You will design and implement strategies for talent management, succession management, and employee engagement programs, partnering with leadership to deliver tailored solutions. Explore related HR jobs in higher education.

🎓What qualifications do I need for this Organisational Development role?

A Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Behavioural Psychology, or a related field is required. Employers also look for proven experience in HR leadership, organisational development, or workforce management. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management abilities are essential, along with familiarity with public sector HR frameworks. For help positioning your qualifications, see how to write a winning academic CV.

⏳Is this a contract or permanent position?

This is explicitly a contract role. The level of the position will be commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience. Applicants should be comfortable with fixed-term engagements in a public-sector research institute environment. For more context on HR job types in higher education, visit HR jobs in higher education explained.

🤝What key skills are required for this OD senior executive job?

You need strong leadership and team management skills, excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management abilities. The role also demands a strategic thinker, a skilled relationship-builder, and a results-driven leader committed to workforce capability and organisational excellence. Explore executive career paths at executive jobs in higher education.

📝How do I apply and what is the application deadline?

Applications are submitted through the AcademicJobs.com job post using the Req ID: 34169. The closing date is 25 October 2026. Prepare your application with a tailored CV and cover letter; use the free resume template and free cover letter template.

🌏Where is this Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute role based?

The position is based at Kent Ridge Campus, home to the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute (SNRSI). This campus is a major hub for research and higher education in Singapore. See more university jobs or HR jobs in higher education.

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