Executive/Manager (Corporate Services)

NLB Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing and supportive team

Job summary

National Library Board (NLB) in Singapore seeks a Facilities Operations professional to oversee venues and storage facilities, including the Library Supply Centre and National Archives sites. You will manage maintenance, safety plans and on-site operations to ensure efficient, compliant services.

The role focuses on procurement, vendor management and space planning, with opportunities to lead process improvements and cross-site projects.

Qualifications

• Background in Estate Management with at least 3 years in facilities management.
• Strong project, vendor management and procurement skills with knowledge of WSH regulations.
• Meticulous, organized, proactive and able to multitask under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance for divisional offices and storage repositories, including the Library Supply Centre and other sites.
• Manage mailroom services, workspace allocations, meeting rooms, common areas and staff admin support.
• Lead ad-hoc operational efficiency projects using technology and best practices.
• Handle procurement with budget control and contract management.
• Engage vendors and on-site service providers, maintain relationships with landlords and stakeholders.
• Support divisional governance, SOP reviews and management reporting.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Procurement

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Estate Management

Job description

[What the role is]

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

[What the role is]

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.

We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.


• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.


• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.[MG1.1]

[What you will be working on]

• Facilities & Workplace Safety: Oversee operations and maintenance for divisional offices and storage repositories, primarily at the Library Supply Centre, as well as sites such as the National Archives of Singapore and Former Ford Factory. Manage building maintenance and services, annual exercises, routine checks, Emergency Response Plans, and Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) compliance.


• Administrative Operations: Manage mailroom services, workspace allocations, meeting rooms, common areas, common office supplies, department’s assets, and staff admin and welfare support. Lead ad-hoc operational efficiency projects by leveraging technology and best practices.


• Procurement & Financial Management: Handle procurement of goods and services with strict adherence to budget control and contract management.


• Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage on-site service providers and build effective working relationships with vendors, landlords, and key National Library Board (NLB) stakeholders.


• Corporate & Event Support: Facilitate divisional events (e.g., town halls, staff orientations) and coordinate internal and external visits/learning journeys.


• Governance & Process Improvement: Ensure strict compliance with statutory requirements and corporate policies. Conduct regular reviews of SOPs to drive continuous operational improvements.


• Reporting & Committee Support: Analyze operational data for management reporting and contribute to NLB and divisional project committees.

[What we are looking for]

• Education & Experience: Preferably with background in Estate Management, with at least 3 years of experience in facilities management.


• Core Competencies: Strong project management, vendor management, and procurement skills with a solid understanding of WSH regulations.


• Attributes: Meticulous, organized, and proactive, with a proven ability to multitask under tight deadlines.


• Communication & Tech Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office. Adaptable to working both independently and collaboratively.

Location:

Library Supply Centre, 3 Changi South Street 2 S486548

The successful applicant will first be appointed on a 2-year contract basis.