National Arts Council

Asst Mgr/Mgr/Sr Mgr (Edu & Manpower Dev-Workforce)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 17 May 2026

What the role is

What the role is:

The Education & Manpower Development (E&MD) team oversees policies and programmes which aim to build a skilled arts workforce that will shape Singapore’s cultural development.

To support the professional development of the arts sector, our key strategic directions include manpower planning and development through research on the arts workforce, PET/CET skills development, manpower policies as well as strong HR practices in arts organisations.

You will contribute towards the formulation of strategies and policies, and/or implementation of programmes for arts manpower planning and development. This will require you to build strong partnerships with arts institutions and relevant government agencies that are involved in the training and development of the arts sector.

What you will be working on

What you will be working on:

Analyse workforce data and industry trends to facilitate policy and strategy development of arts manpower by identifying priority jobs and skills, structural challenges and training gaps.
Build strong relationships and collaborate closely with strategic partners (tertiary education institutions and arts organisations) and government agencies to identify opportunities and develop initiatives to build skilled arts workforce.
Design, implement and refine capability development programmes (e.g. work-based training), balancing strategic policy objectives with practical ground realities for sectoral impact.
Contribute to other projects or initiatives aligned with the department’s focus, as needed.

What we are looking for

What we are looking for:

Preferably at least 2 years of relevant working experience and familiar with industry development, workforce skills issues, and professional development (CET) landscape. Entry level applicants able to demonstrate key competencies in the job description are welcome.
Able to connect workforce trends and research insights to actionable policy recommendations and programme implementation that address structural challenges and skills gaps in the arts ecosystem.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesise workforce data to support evidence-based decision-making.
Good communication, relationship management, project management and writing skills.
Self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic, able to independently deliver outcomes effectively and efficiently.
Passionate about the arts and culture, with good knowledge of the Singapore arts landscape. A deep understanding of either sector – literary arts, visual arts, or performing arts – will be an advantage.

Functional Competencies required by this role

Sector/ Industry Programme Development and Management
Industry/ Sector Partnership Development
Sectoral Workforce Capability Development
Policy Design & Implementation
Programme Implementation Review and Evaluation

About your application process

This job is closing on 17 May 2026.

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.

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.

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