National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution overseeing the largest public collection of modern

art in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic

District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have

been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metres venue. Reflecting

Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that

creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative

and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education initiatives, long-term and special

exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as National

Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT), National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

(MMCA), Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay and Tate Britain to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global

context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2018, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's

annual global survey of attendance at museums and took the 38th place. It is also the first museum in Asia to

receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International

Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards

2017, “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism” and “Best Customer Service

(Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of

Singapore's tourism landscape. For more information, visit

Senior Manager/Assistant Manager (Exhibition Coordination)

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibition planning and coordination for large scale exhibitions and artwork commissions at the National Gallery

Singapore.

Main Job Responsibilities

• To plan and manage complex exhibition activities, including project schedule, budget,

management reports and other related work processes for successful project implementation.

TASKS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibition Project Delivery

• Manage overall exhibition budget and project schedule for deliverables.
• Undertake contractual negotiations for exhibition projects with key museum partners.
• Work closely with Project Curator(s) and related Gallery departments in the implementation of

projects.

• Maintains good flow of communication on project status, including organization of regular Gallery

project meetings as part of exhibition planning.

• Assist in drafting of regular reports on project status and financial submissions to management.
• Assist in audit reporting at end of project

Exhibition Process Research & Implementation

• Research, plan and implement new policies and processes as part of general workflow

improvement.

• Network with key museum partners as part of relationship building.
• Perform general administrative duties when required.

This job requires late night/weekend work as and when necessary (installation period). Staff will be

compensated with off-in-lieu hours.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education in Arts Management, Project Management or Museum Studies OR 6 years of working

experience in the relevant field, including museum or heritage organizations.

• Previous supervisory experience of a staff team is an advantage
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) for daily work
• General proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a requirement for bookkeeping and accounting procedures
• Able to perform analysis and advise on appropriate strategies for exhibition project delivery
• Good knowledge in cost control and resource planning for exhibition work
• General knowledge of the following areas is an advantage: museum exhibitions, artwork loan, legal,

insurance and museum ethics

• Basic knowledge of the following areas is an advantage: logistics, artwork conservation and

exhibition design/fabrication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to provide clear communication and

present ideas effectively to staff, management and museum partners

• Good negotiation skills and the ability to conduct high-level discussions for contractual matters
• Collaborative, flexible and able to adapt work approaches to the situation
• Good organisational and planning skills, with strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Enjoys learning and possesses strong analytical skills for problem solving
• Self-motivated, responsible, driven, resourceful, a good team player and able to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with curatorial work is an advantage
• Passion for the arts and museum work

** Applicants with fewer years of experience would be considered for the Assistant Manager role.

Please send your detailed CV to [email protected]. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will

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