Assistant Manager/manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. 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 metre 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, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.

In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. It was 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 in 2018. The Gallery 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.

We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.

**OUR PEOPLE**

At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

DESIGNATION : Assistant Manager/Manager (Collections Management)

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement all aspects of the project plan for artworks related activities leading to the realization of exhibitions, including workflow, budget, logistics, procurement, reframing, artwork handling, mounting, technical setup and administration matters in the Special Exhibitions and Permanent Galleries.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal resourcing, working relationships and fostering key networks.
- Manage the day-to-day operations, including safety, security of artworks and environmental conditions of the space of artworks in display or in storage.
- Maintain good preventive conservation and housekeeping practices in the artwork handling space, artwork stores and galleries.
- Responsible in managing the RIFD tagging processes and updating documentation for artwork movement.
- Ensure that artworks are properly accounted for by maintaining the inventory data and artwork movement via online artwork management system.
- Review and keep up with current trends and best practices that may have an impact on exhibition planning, logistics, inventory monitoring and artwork related issues.
- Performs other administrative duties when required.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma/Degree in Arts or design related field with 3 to 5 years’ experience in museum or related industry.
- Experienced in condition checking process and artwork handling.
- Knowledge of art and art history including identification of specific types of art works.
- Skilled in organizing museum exhibits.
- Self-motivated, responsible, driven, resourceful, a good team player and able to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently as well as a team player.
- Ability to pay attention to detail and handle administrative work.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- This role will require the individual to walk and stand for long period of time.
- Keen interest in the arts, heritage, and museum field.