Chief of Staff

About the organisation

Our client is a fast-growing Singapore advisory firm that works with government, philanthropy and the private sector to create new ways of funding social and environmental impact.

The role

You’ll be the operational backbone of a small, high-performing team, running HR operations, charity governance, vendors, systems and day-to-day admin. You’ll also spot gaps early and improve processes as the firm grows.

Key responsibilities

• People ops: leave and records, payroll inputs, onboarding, HR policies, performance review admin, hiring logistics and team engagement
• Governance and compliance: audit coordination, annual filings, AGM and board admin, the policy register and regulatory deadlines
• Vendors and contracts: supplier and contract registers, renewals, co-working space and outsourced services
• Systems: Airtable, Google Workspace, M365, Slack, CRM and AI tools, including user access, licences and keeping shared drives organised
• General operations: support for dashboards, events and executive calendars, plus procurement and inventory

What you’ll bring

• 6+ years in operations, admin or programme coordination, ideally owning processes end to end in a small or mid-sized organisation
• Strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through and an enjoyment of variety
• Confidence with business tools, or the ability to pick them up quickly
• A steady, people-centred approach with sound judgement
• Nice to have: HR, professional services, charity governance or Singapore non-profit compliance experience

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and medical and dental cover, including mental health
• 21 days’ annual leave and a learning and development budget
• Hybrid working and team retreats
• Exposure to consulting, innovative finance, philanthropy and policy, with a growth path towards Head of Operations