logo
National Heritage Board

Assistant Manager/Manager (Collections), Asian Civilisations Museum

National Heritage Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 25 May 2025

What the role is

In this role, you will contribute to the smooth and efficient management of the museums’ collection-related functions.

What you will be working on

Responsibilities

  • Administration of acquisitions, donations, and incoming loans, including execution of legal agreements, plan and procure services for logistics, condition reporting and conservation.
  • Attend to customs / CITES / Arms & Explosives requirements and inspections, as well as couriering of shipments when required.
  • Registrar support for exhibitions, gallery rotation and maintenance works, as well as building development works, including scheduling, space planning, artefact movement tracking, art-handling supervision, logistics and conservation arrangements, and maintenance of artefact inventory records.  
  • Management of the operational running of the artefact stores at the museums, including control of access, artefact inventory registration, environmental and pest checks and monitoring, storage and material supplies etc.
  • Plan and manage outgoing loans and travelling exhibitions as and when necessary, including managing the budgets, procurement work and project timeline.
  • Administration of insurance matters, stock-take and inventory checks on heritage materials, artefact viewing and documentation sessions, artefact valuation / re-valuation and scientific testing etc, and any reporting for the division.
  • Effective communication and liaison with stakeholders, project partners, curators, project managers, exhibition managers, Heritage Conservation Centre etc

What we are looking for

  • Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in the art and culture industry, especially in museums and galleries
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to multi-task and work within tight project timelines
  • Meticulous and attentive to details
  • Keen interest in culture and the arts; sensitivity to historical artefacts

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike. If you have the Passion …to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness …to deliver great service towards a strong community …to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation …to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional …to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg