Assistant Manager

National Arts Council

Permanent

What the role is

The National Arts Council seeks an Assistant Manager / Manager to join its Visual Arts Division, a dynamic team driving efficient resource management and grant administration through robust financial planning, procurement governance, and operational excellence.

We champion the growth and development of Singapore's Visual Arts sector, which encompasses a rich spectrum of artistic expressions and interactions across multiple players - from individual artists and curators to cultural institutions and organisations, both non-profit and commercial.

Through comprehensive grant schemes, we support the creation and presentation of exhibitions, strengthen capability development for visual arts practitioners and organisations, and enhance market and audience development and research.

Our division spearheads the annual Singapore Art Week, the region's pinnacle visual arts festival, and advocates for public art and best practices through the Public Art Trust.

Through our collaboration with this diverse and vibrant visual arts ecosystem, we strive to increase public engagement and appreciation for the visual arts.

(What you will be working on)

• Support financial planning and budget management processes
• Assess and process applications across multiple schemes (including grants and arts housing subsidies)
• Support end-to-end grant administration, including coordinating with stakeholders, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements
• Support procurement governance and processes, support team members while maintaining compliance with government procurement policies
• Support knowledge management and administrative operations to enable team effectiveness

(What we are looking for)

• Good university degree (preferably arts related)
• Analytical skills with demonstrated ability to assess applications and manage budgets
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records while handling multiple priorities
• Good understanding of procurement practices and financial management principles will be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in arts/culture sector would be an advantage

About National Arts Council

The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore.

By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally.

We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future.

As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing.

The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives.
At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision.
If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role.

We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service.

We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.