National Library Board

Manager/Senior Manager, Capability Development

Fixed Terms

Closing on 26 Nov 2025

What the role is

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.
We can offer you:
• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will be part of the Capability Development team in the People Matters Division of the National Library Board (NLB). You will plan, review, develop and implement learning, career development and talent development policies, processes and programmes to build a skilled, adaptable and future-ready NLB workforce.

What you will be working on

Develop, review and implement leadership and talent development programmes
Manage scholarship and sponsorship awards, and assist with related queries
Engage scholars, high potential officers and leaders to discuss their development plan and deployment opportunities
Work closely with the Line Divisions and Senior Management in the identification, development and deployment of scholars, high potential officers and leaders
Drive the capability development of 1-2 domain areas, and work with the Line Divisions to develop strategies, learning initiatives and design programmes to address capability gaps in these areas

What we are looking for

Preferably 3-7 years of relevant working experience in learning and/or talent development
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Resourceful and able to solve problems creatively
Able to multi-task and deliver in a dynamic work environment
Good team player

The successful candidate will be appointed on a 2-year contract.

About your application process

This job is closing on 26 Nov 2025.

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 Library Board or the wider Public Service.

About National Library Board

To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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