Chief Operating Officer / General Manager - Education Group

Role overview

An established education group in Singapore is hiring commercially minded operations leaders to take charge of a large centre network for one of its brands. With more than two decades in the market, a respected reputation for quality, and a committed team, this is a stable platform with significant operational breadth.

The organisation is also strengthening its leadership pipeline and has several openings at different seniority levels, including General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. Depending on the position, the successful candidate may oversee the Singapore business of a single brand or carry wider responsibility that includes regional growth.

The group values leaders with broad business exposure and a learning mindset, rather than candidates whose careers have been limited to one sector. Professionals who have worked across multiple industries, operating models, or functional areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

You will report to senior leadership and hold end-to-end accountability for the network’s performance, including revenue, margin, and cost control. The role involves leading a large distributed team, partnering closely with centre leaders and the central marketing team, and improving outcomes across enrolment, service quality, and day-to-day execution.

The position also includes strategic responsibilities such as identifying opportunities for market expansion and introducing service innovations. You will work as part of a collaborative leadership team focused on strengthening standards and preparing the business for its next phase of growth.

Requirements

Applicants should bring at least 15 years of leadership experience managing multi-site, consumer-oriented operations, ideally with direct P&L ownership. The role calls for an entrepreneurial mindset, strong empathy, and solid analytical ability, along with comfort in preparing business papers and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Experience from a variety of sectors is welcome, including retail, food and beverage, healthcare, private education, dental, eldercare, wellness, and similar environments. The key requirements are commercial judgement, operational credibility, and the ability to lead capable, professional teams while balancing growth objectives with service quality.

Additional information

The hiring company is a Singapore-based education group with over 20 years of market presence and a stable operational base. There are multiple openings at GM and COO level. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted.

Registration No: R1550844
EA Licence No: 21S0587

Application process

Interested candidates are expected to submit a resume in Word format for immediate consideration.