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National Heritage Board

Asst Manager / Manager (Heritage Resource Discovery)

National Heritage Board

Fixed Terms

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

If you enjoy research, project management, working with data and learning more about various artefacts and artworks in our National Collection (NC), we have an opening which will give you the opportunity to facilitate digital access and enhance engagement of the NC via digital means.

What you will be working on

  • Catalogue and manage heritage and cultural artefact digital records and resources using best practices and industry standards.

  • Develop and maintain controlled vocabularies and taxonomies for cataloguing and resource discovery purposes.

  • Assist in driving projects related to metadata, management systems and/or conceptual frameworks.

  • Work with vendors, collaborators, and/or stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of projects.

  • Collaborate with teammates, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure effective organisation and discovery of digital assets or collections.

  • Actively identify emerging technologies and industry standards related to cataloguing and digital asset management and assess application to areas of work.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the management of digital heritage and cultural artefacts and resources.

  • Work with a team of temporary staff to ensure their performance and progress, including vetting of their work and handling administrative matters.

  • Co-lead in a community outreach project using the National Collection on Roots.sg.

What we are looking for

  • Background in Social Science and Humanities, with a strong interest in art, history and culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia.  

  • Preferably at least 3 years of relevant working experience in information organisation and or ontologies.

  • Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage and negotiate with vendors, stakeholders and collaborators with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to grasp conceptual ideas quickly.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with an understanding of broader implications.

  • Proficiency in digital asset management and metadata standards is advantageous.

  • Experience in project management of data, ontologies, collections management systems, GenAI, or image recognition software is advantageous.

  • Experience in backend of collections management systems and conceptual frameworks is advantageous.

All candidates 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