Assistant Mgr/Mgr/Senior Mgr/Assistant Dir, Performing Arts

National Arts Council

Fixed Terms

What the role is

You will be involved in the development of the performing arts landscape with a focus on the music sector in Singapore. supporting the growth of music professionals and organisations to create quality work and programmes, engage new audiences locally and internationally, and support their continued professional development.

What you will be working on

• Develop and implement key strategies and initiatives to develop the music sector, working in partnership with stakeholders; monitor their progress and evaluate outcomes and impact.
• Tap on resources available to NAC and partners, including other government agencies, to achieve NAC's goals and outcomes for the music sector.
• Administer NAC's various assistance schemes, including grants, arts spaces, and other developmental platforms.
• Assess grant applications, monitor and evaluate grant application outcomes.
• Cultivate strong networks with a wide range of stakeholders within the music sector.
• [For Assistant Director role] Provide relevant and timely advice and support to musicians, music groups and companies.

What we are looking for

• Good degree with preferably 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of a range of music genres; in particular, an understanding of the local and international classical and/or contemporary music sector would be an advantage. Prior music industry experience would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt to changing contexts.
• Track record of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills such as empathy, persuasion, and negotiation.
• Meticulous and organised, with a process-oriented working style and adept at project management.
• Applicants who require work passes need not .

Interested applicants are to submit resume and one-page write-up on your interest and involvement in the arts.

About National Arts Council

The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives.
At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision.
If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.