National Heritage Board

Assistant Manager/Manager, International & Museum Relations

Fixed Terms

Closing on 25 May 2026

What the role is

A dynamic individual is invited to take up the role of Assistant Manager/Manager, International & Museum Relations in NHB.

The successful candidate will be part of a team which:
• drives the building of strong and mutually beneficial relationships with major partners to support NHB’s international interests and heritage capabilities.
• helps promote a museum-going culture amongst Singaporeans and develop the capabilities of the local museum sector as the Secretariat to the Museum Roundtable, which is a collective of more than 60 public and private museums in Singapore.

What you will be working on

International Relations

Represent, defend and promote NHB’s policy interests at key international/regional platforms involving governments and/or international organisations
Facilitate collaborative arrangements and projects with NHB’s key international stakeholders
Organise and manage policy positions, briefings, meetings and trips in support of the above-mentioned objectives

Museum Roundtable

Develop and implement strategies to uplift the members of the Museum Roundtable. This includes administering capability development programmes and public outreach campaigns, as well as conducting secondary research to build impactful schemes to benefit the broader Singapore museum sector.

What we are looking for

Key Competencies

Ability to monitor and analyse ongoing developments and dynamics in NHB’s relationships with international and domestic stakeholders at the government, international organisation and museum levels;
Ability to understand relevant stakeholders’ interests and areas of concern; and how they impact NHB’s mission;
Ability to drive engagements with stakeholders to further NHB’s interests, with calibrated approaches and messaging based on considered assessments of desired outcomes;
Ability to lead the planning and implementation of projects from conception to completion;
Ability to examine risks and factors that could derail project outcomes and develop comprehensive mitigation plans to ensure successful delivery;
Manage end-to-end administrative and operational support for project execution, including funding, logistics, and outcomes tracking.

Other Traits

Preferably at least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
Able to think, speak and write critically and strategically
Proficient in numerical and data analysis work
Creative, resourceful and able to multi-task
Excellent team player and able to drive initiatives and projects involving stakeholders from multiple divisions or agencies
Prepared to work off-hours when necessary and undertake overseas work trips
Keen interest in current and international affairs
Prior work experience in the Singapore public sector, and/or with a work scope in international relations and/or stakeholder engagement will be a strong asset
Experience in grant management will be an advantage

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

About your application process

This job is closing on 25 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 Heritage Board or the wider Public Service.

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

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