Manager, Venue Programming

Arts House Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts House Group seeks a dynamic arts manager to conceptualise and deliver venue-based programmes across AHG Arts Centres. The role focuses on placemaking, partnerships with artists and tenants, and cultivating audiences through diverse initiatives and festivals.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure high-quality experiences while aligning with AHG’s programming strategy and signature events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts and/or Social Sciences.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience; level depends on role.
• Fluent in English; mother-tongue language skills advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office at work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, plan, develop, manage and execute programmes and projects across AHG venues.
• Identify and engage stakeholders; cultivate artist/tenant relationships.
• Drive audience engagement and reach targeted communities, schools and groups.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Partnerships, Centre Heads and Technical Production to ensure programme success.
• Handle admin, budgets, timelines, front-of-house and customer management; ensure compliance.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Management, including AHG-wide initiatives.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent communication

Team player

Under pressure

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts and/or Social Sciences

Specialisation in Performing Arts/Visual Arts/Literature (bonus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join us to shape Singapore’s arts landscape. Collaborate with passionate people, champion bold ideas, and bring iconic spaces to life. Your creativity fuels a vibrant cultural future.

Job Purpose

• Depending on qualifications and relevant experience, appointment may be made at Assistant Manager, Manager or Senior Manager level.
• This role is part of the Venue Programming team at AHG and works collaboratively to shape and deliver meaningful programmes and placemaking initiatives across various venues. This role is able to conceptualise, plan, develop and implement impactful venue-based programmes that spotlight the distinctive cultural character of each space, activate the creative strengths and potential of AHG tenants, and position AHG venues as vibrant creative spaces accessible for diverse audiences.
• Working closely with artists, tenants and strategic partners, the role also drives placemaking efforts, builds meaningful partnerships, and grows audiences through various initiatives and platforms. The successful candidate will bring strong artistic judgement and sensitivity to context, while contributing to shared team outcomes and organisational objectives.

Duties include:

• Work as an integral member of AHG Venue Programming team
• Conceptualise, plan, develop, manage and execute programmes and projects across AHG venues, in line with the programming strategy and venue-focus, and signature events and festivals for AHG Arts Centres.
• Identify and actively engage relevant stakeholders and placemake for AHG venue programmes and initiatives. This includes, but not limited to, cultivating and maintaining artist/tenant/ stakeholder relationships.
• Audience engagement and reaching out to targeted audiences, including communities, schools, beneficiaries, and interest groups, through programming initiatives, marketing and relevant platforms.
• Collaborate closely with various departments within AHG, including but not limited to, Marketing, Communications, Partnership Development, Centre Heads and Technical Production, to ensure the success of the programmes and initiatives.
• Handle all administrative and logistical duties related to initiatives and projects, including but not limited to, budgets and timelines, front-of-house and customer management, and so on.
• Ensure compliance and execution of related finance and procurement, agreements and contracts, at all times.
• Carry out and assume any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by Management, including contributing to AHG-wide initiatives and knowledge management systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts and/or Social Sciences. A subject concentration in Performing Arts/Visual Arts/Literature is a bonus.
• At least 3 years (for Assistant Manager), 5 years (for Manager), or 8 years (for Senior Manager) of relevant work experience, demonstrating a strong aptitude in arts management, project management, and/or arts programming. Experience in an arts institution/organisation is preferred.
• Fluent in English and proficiency in a mother-tongue language (Malay/Mandarin/Tamil) would be an advantage to effectively communicate with Malay/Mandarin/Tamil-speaking clients.
• Proficiency in using and applying MS Office at work.
• Possesses good communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Dynamic and strong team player with good organisational skills, able to work independently and effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work on weekends, public holidays and evenings when required.
• Specialised knowledge: Passion and knowledge of arts and culture in Singapore.
• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Resourceful, adaptable and attentive to detail.
• Possess good communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.

NOTE: This is a 2-year contract role.

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