Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Planning & Governance)

SINGAPORE TYLER PRINT INSTITUTE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contemporary arts institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual for a governance and compliance role. The position involves supporting compliance reporting, risk management, and updating governance policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and ideally possess 1-3 years of experience in governance. The role promises exposure to strategic planning processes and contributes to the sustainability of a key institution in the arts sector.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, audit, or risk management roles, ideally in the public/non-profit or arts sector.
• Professional certification or coursework in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Data Protection, or Internal Audit are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and updating governance policies, registers, and documentation.
• Prepare and submit governance and compliance reports to key stakeholders.
• Support the monitoring of the organisational risk register and related reports.
• Track implementation of identified strategies and assist with timely reporting.
• Support annual and mid-term planning processes and corporate reporting.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Sustainability

Contemporary Art

Microsoft Office

Corporate Governance

Information Management

Documentation Skills

Risk Management

Administration

Arts Management

Audits

Administrative Support

Corporate Services

Audit

Conflict

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management, Business Administration, Accountancy

Membership of a recognised professional body of accountancy / governance related body

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overall Job Objectives:

Join STPI, one of Singapore’s leading contemporary art institutions, and play a vital role in strengthening the foundations that enable creativity to thrive.

As part of the Corporate Service team, we are looking for a motivated and driven individual to work closely with the Senior Manager, Planning & Governance and assist with upholding strong corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across the organisation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain frontline exposure to how an arts institution operates at a national and strategic level. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of creativity, policy and strategy: supporting Board and governance processes, learning how organisational risks are identified and managed, and develop in-demand transferable skills in governance and planning while contributing directly to the sustainability and accountability of a key institution in Singapore’s arts ecosystem.

Core Responsibilities:

Governance & Risk Management

• Assist in maintaining and updating governance policies, registers, and documentation (e.g. conflict of interest, related party transactions, data protection).
• Assist in preparing and submitting governance and compliance reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board, MCCY, Charities Unit).
• Support the monitoring and updating of the organisational risk register and related reports.
• Assist in coordinating departmental inputs for risk assessments and follow‑up actions.
• Help maintain the organisation’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) documentation and ensure the BCP aligns with STPI’s governance framework, and updates are communicated across departments.

Corporate Policy & Process Support

• Assist in reviewing and updating internal policies. Conduct basic research and benchmarking to support governance or policy enhancement initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for audits, compliance checks, and follow‑up actions.
• Assist with documentation, filing, and information management for governance and compliance functions.
• Prepare data inputs, charts, or summary reports for management and Board reporting.
• Undertake other tasks or projects as assigned by Senior Manager (Planning & Governance) or Director (Corporate Services).

Strategic Planning

• Track implementation of identified strategies, corporate KRIs and KPIs, and assist with timely reporting.
• Keep abreast of sectoral and national developments to ensure STPI’s strategies remain relevant.
• Support annual and mid‑term planning processes, corporate reporting, and any Board secretariat matter as required.

Job Specifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management, Business Administration, Accountancy, or related disciplines.
• Membership of a recognised professional body of accountancy / governance related body will be an advantage.
• 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, audit, or risk management roles with, ideally in the public, non‑profit, or arts sector.
• Professional certification or coursework in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Data Protection, or Internal Audit are advantageous, but not essential.
• Fresh graduates with strong analytical and organisational skills are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Attributes

• Keen interest in understanding how governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk management principles and strategy shape the success of an arts organisation. Basic familiarity with governance, compliance, or public‑sector processes is advantageous, but not essential.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and codes of practice, and translate them into operational processes.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and comfortable with collaborative digital tools (SharePoint, MS Teams etc.)
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work both independently and in a team.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Strategic Planning
• Sustainability
• Contemporary Art
• Microsoft Office
• Corporate Governance
• Information Management
• Documentation Skills
• Risk Management
• Administration
• Arts Management
• Audits
• Administrative Support
• Corporate Services
• Audit
• Conflict

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