Assistant Manager, Strategy & Board Governance

Singapore Art Museum; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent art institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager for Strategy & Board Governance to coordinate board meetings and liaise with government agencies. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience in the arts or strategic fields, with strong verbal and written communication skills. This role involves developing organizational strategies, managing relationships with strategic partners, and assisting in various governance matters. Attention to detail and organized work abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the arts, government, strategy, planning or related fields.
• Ability to prepare analysis, assessments and presentations clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with effective coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board and Board Committee Meetings, including drafting of minutes.
• Liaise with government agencies and Corporate Secretary for various submissions.
• Support development of organisational strategies and departments' workplans.

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.

Assistant Manager, Strategy & Board Governance

RESPONSIBILITIES

Board Governance

Secretariat Duties and Relationship Management

• 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 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 manner.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate workstreams to secure aligned outcomes effectively across teams.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.