Administrative Executive

CHAMBER MUSIC AND ARTS SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit arts organization based in Singapore seeks an experienced strategic manager to oversee corporate governance, fundraising, and financial management. The role involves working closely with the Board and stakeholders, managing budgets, and developing community partnerships. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work weekends during production weeks. Ideal start date is February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of corporate governance practices and policies.
• Flexibility to work weekends during production weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and general management of the organisation.
• Oversee fundraising and corporate governance compliance.
• Manage budgets, bookkeeping, and audit processes.
• Develop corporate and community partnerships.
• Engage and manage volunteers for various events.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivation

Job description

To deepen, widen and strengthen CMAS’ standing as a leading non-profit arts organisation, accorded with an Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status.

FOCUS AREAS

• leading strategic and general management of an Institution of Public Character, including its corporate governance, policies, resource, operations and financial management
• working closely with the Board of Directors and different stakeholders to oversee fundraising and corporate governance and compliance including tax regulations to meet the organisation’s charity status objectives
• overseeing budgets, recording of financial ins and outs, oversee bookkeeping and audit processes, HR - legal and contracts and administration
• spearheading development and adoption of procedures and controls, to promote communication, adequate information flow to provide better management control and direction of the organisation
• donor relationship development and stewardship - corporate donors, individual donors, crowdfunding

WORKING TOGETHER

• development of corporate partnerships with Public Relations Executive under the direction of Artistic Director
• development of community partnerships, garnering grants and foundations support with Education & Community Engagement Executive under the direction of Artistic Director
• engagement and management of volunteers
• support sales of programmes, tickets, merchandise and more
• all-hands on deck during projects and production weeks e.g. events, concerts and more

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• at least 3 years of work experience in a similar role or work within organisations with an IPC status
• strong organisational skills with a high level of detail-orientedness
• with fundamental knowledge and understanding of corporate governance practices, policies and procedures
• with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build rapport, establish trust, and collaborate effectively with others
• possessing a strong sense of discipline and self-motivation
• with flexibility to work weekends during production weeks

Ideal Start Date of Work: 1 February 2026