Are you an experienced corporate services leader who enjoys bringing together people, processes, systems and governance to help an organisation operate at its best?
Our client is an established Singapore-based social service organisation supporting individuals and families. They are looking for a Head, Corporate Services to join the leadership team and oversee the organisation’s key corporate support functions.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this is a broad leadership role with oversight across Finance, HR, IT, Governance, Grants, Client Services and Office Operations.
The Role
You will play an important part in strengthening the organisation’s foundations and enabling its services and people to operate effectively.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, audits and statutory compliance
Strengthening governance, policies, internal controls and organisational processes
Overseeing HR, workforce planning and people-related matters
Driving process improvement and digitalisation across the organisation
Overseeing IT systems, cybersecurity and external technology partners
Managing government grants, claims and funding compliance
Overseeing office operations, procurement, facilities and business continuity
Leading and developing the Corporate Services and Client Services teams
Working closely with the Executive Director and leadership team on organisational priorities
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is hands-on, practical and comfortable moving between strategic and operational matters.
You should ideally bring:
Around 8–10 years or more of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Strong financial management and governance capabilities
Experience overseeing multiple corporate or support functions
Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills
An ability to improve systems, processes and ways of working
Experience within the social service, charity or non-profit sector would be advantageous
Crossover Search is a Singapore-based, licensed executive search firm that helps organisations find leaders and professionals who can make a meaningful difference to their business, people and communities.
We work across both the commercial and social impact sectors, partnering with organisations ranging from growing businesses and established companies to charities and social service agencies. Our searches span senior leadership, finance, operations, corporate services and other critical functional appointments.
We believe good search goes beyond matching a job description to a CV. We invest time in understanding the organisation, the context behind each hire and what success in the role truly requires. This allows us to assess candidates not only for their experience and capabilities, but also for their motivations, leadership approach and fit with the organisation’s direction and culture.
Our approach is research-led, consultative and highly personalised. We actively map the market and engage potential candidates, including individuals who may not be actively looking for a new role. Throughout the process, we aim to provide candidates with an open and thoughtful conversation about the opportunity, so that both the organisation and the individual can make an informed decision about whether there is a genuine fit.
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