Assistant Manager, Strategy & Board Governance

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts institution in Singapore seeks a Governance Coordinator. The role involves managing Board meetings, liaising with government agencies, and supporting strategic planning efforts. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in governance or strategy. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the arts sector's sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the arts, government, strategy, planning, or related fields.
• Excellent written skills essential for documentation and presentations.
• Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Board Committee Meetings including scheduling and documentation.
• Liaise with government agencies and manage submissions to ACRA.
• Support the development of organizational strategies and KPIs.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Also known as SAM, we present contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar.

SAM is building one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the aim of connecting the art and the artists to the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM is working towards a humane and sustainable future by committing to responsible practices within its processes.

For more information, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Board Governance

• Coordinate Board and Board Committee Meetings, including meeting scheduling, collation of agenda, dissemination of materials and drafting of minutes
• Assist with board renewals and request for periodic submissions from the Board as necessary
• Support the coordination of all Board-related events, including Board trips, periodic social meetings and attendance at official SAM events

Governance

• Point of contact between SAM and relevant government agencies (e.g. MCCY Charities Unit)
• Liaise with Corporate Secretary in the various submissions to government agencies (update of members and Board members to ACRA, annual filing to ACRA, AGM, etc) and coordinate information for Directors' Resolutions
• Liaise with SAM members for annual AGM process and submission
• Coordinate with Finance dept in annual audits and submission of Annual Reports and Financial Reports to MCCY
• Manage the budget for Board Governance matters

Strategy

Strategic Planning

• Support the development of whole‑of‑organisation strategies to achieve organisational goals
• Perform local and international industry scans and analysis, benchmarking and comparative analysis to identify areas that may have impact SAM or the visual arts ecosystem
• Work closely with teams to develop departmental workplans and KPIs as part of the annual budget exercise, which includes collecting and monitoring corporate KPIs Support the development of SAM's social impact measurements, including research for benchmarking, development of methodologies, tracking of data and assessment of performance
• Manage relationship with strategic partners including MCCY, NAC and other relevant government agencies
• Assist in any other strategic development initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the arts, government, strategy, planning or other related fields
• Possess excellent written skills, essential for preparing minute documentation, reports and presentations
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and persuasive manner
• Ability to prepare analysis, assessments and presentations in a clear and concise mannerStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate workstreams to secure aligned outcomes effectively across teams
• Highly organised with attention to detail

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Art Museum