The National Arts Council seeks a Senior Manager/Assistant Director to work in the Performing Arts (Theatre) department to provide support in the lead-up and execution of a key international platform for thought leadership and exchange of ideas for the global performing arts scene.
Senior Mgr/Assistant Director, Performing Arts (Special Project) - 2 years
National Arts Council
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be the overall project manager for International Society for Performing Arts (ISPA) Mid-Year Congress 2026, to lead in the preparation, execution and post-event evaluation of the Congress.
Manage NAC contractual obligations with ISPA.
Key liaison officer with ISPA international committee on project execution.
Manage the Organising Secretariat (i.e. organise and plan meetings).
End-to-end management of vendors, partners and stakeholders (i.e. negotiate terms, draft contracts, plan and execute).
Manage commissioned works with arts groups.
Operational lead for all aspects of event management (e.g. hospitality, on-site event logistics etc).
What we are looking for
Good degree.
Prior experience in project management in the Business-to-Business (B2B) events space is preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good written and communication skills.
Able to lead the organising team and manage internal and external stakeholders for the preparation, execution and post-evaluation of Singapore’s hosting for the ISPA Mid-Year Congress.
Strong time and project management skills.
Knowledge of the public sector procurement is an advantage.
Applicants who require work passes need not apply.
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 apply for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.