Deputy Director, Ntu Museum

1 week ago


Singapore Nanyang Technological University Full time

The Deputy Director will be responsible for leading the execution of strategic decisions of the NTU Art & Heritage Museum (NTU Museum/ NTUM) to support NTU’s excellence and societal impact as an interdisciplinary global university. Supporting the Director and the NTU Museum Advisory Committee, the Deputy Director shall oversee and lead the NTUM team to strive for world class visual arts programming that seeks to educate and delight the community of NTU through strategic interdisciplinary partnerships, visual art exhibitions and art collection development. The Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to showcase aesthetic experiences made from a variety of technologies that promotes ‘learning beyond grades’ and celebrates the diversity of our community.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage and execute the vision and strategic direction, to grow the NTU Museum into a world-class art and heritage institution.
- Manage and execute directions and strategies for Collection Development and Conservation; Audience Engagement; Research and publications, Exhibitions and Access; and Stakeholders Engagement.
- Manage corporate and financial governance to accomplish good stewardship of finances and utilisation of the budgets, in full compliance with NTU’s procurement policies.
- Motivate and nurture a Museum team’s professional capabilities for excellence and success.

**Qualifications and Relevant Experience**:

- Master’s in Fine Art or Master of Arts in Museum Studies, or Humanities or Social Sciences or equivalent
- At least 15 years of relevant experience in a reputable museum or similar institutions, including 10 years or more experience in a senior management position.
- Proven track record of ability in strategic development, planning and policy work in a museum institution, and excellent art and heritage asset management skill, and financial budgeting.
- Knowledge of international museum standards and practices, development, current and emerging trends, and professional code of ethics and practices.
- Excellent understanding of the local art and arts heritage scene, and strong connection with local and international industry leaders.
- Excellent stakeholder and donor engagement, experience in securing loans of significant collection, solicit donations for collections, and sponsorships for the University’s art and heritage collection and programmes.
- Deep knowledge and practical experience in museum administration, strategic planning and operations, collections development and management, exhibition planning, public art commissions, curation, outreach and programming, conservation of collections, and digital preservation.
- Expertise in seeking and identifying opportunities and avenues for external public art commissions, support from the local and international art scenes, and good professional connections with the national and international institutions.
- Self
- starter, motivated and a strategic leader, who is dynamic, creative and flexible.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skill, build and cultivate long-term professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as artists, private collectors, donors and sponsors.
- Experience in performing secretariat duties, presenting and submitting management reports.

Hiring Institution: NTU

In line with Singapore’s nationwide Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS), employees must be fully vaccinated to return to the workplace, unless certified to be medically ineligible. For Information on VDS, please click here.


  • Deputy Director

    2 weeks ago


    Singapore National Gallery Singapore Full time

    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...

  • Museum Associate

    7 days ago


    Singapore THE PRIVATE MUSEUM LTD. Full time

    This position reports to the Museum Manager and the Fundraising committee and will look after the fundraising aspects for the museum, which is a registered charity and non-profit organisation. This will include the fundraising strategies, planning and execution of fundraising events, pitching to donors/sponsors, donor engagement, preparation of marketing...

  • Deputy Director

    2 weeks ago


    Singapore National Gallery Singapore Full time

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the worlds 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...

  • Deputy Director

    2 days ago


    Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

    NTU Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) aspires to translate NTU's inventions and creativity into tangible outcomes that will result in economic growth and enhanced quality of life for Singapore and beyond. The Global Entrepreneurship Programme (GEP) is a new flagship accelerator programme under NTU I&E set up to empower budding entrepreneurs from all over...

  • Deputy Director

    2 days ago


    Singapore National Gallery Singapore Full time

    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...


  • Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

    The NTU University Advancement Office (UAO) supports the University's giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations, and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable...

  • Deputy Director

    14 hours ago


    Singapore National Gallery Singapore Full time

    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...


  • Singapore Singapore Art Museum Full time

    COMPANY DESCRIPTION Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Also known as SAM, we present contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar. SAM is building one of the world's...


  • Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

    A young and research intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine. Ranked among the world's top universities. NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) is the focal point of entrepreneurship...

  • Deputy Director

    1 week ago


    Singapore HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. Full time

    **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 -...