Job Description

What the role is:[What this role is]
The Heritage Conservation Centre (HCC), an institution under the National Heritage Board, plays a leading role in heritage conservation in Singapore. It is also the repository and conservation facility for the management and preservation of Singapore\'s National Collection (NC).In this role, you will lead and manage a team of registrars, collections managers and officers in implementing the best possible standards of heritage care and collections management practices.If you think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you![What you will be working on]Manage work allocation, schedules and resource deployment of the department so as to ensure efficiency and productivityGuide and motivate the team towards fulfilling departmental work plans and targetsPlan and oversee the collections management system to ensure accountability of heritage assetsDevelop and implement sustainable preservation and collections management policies and practices to ensure effective and quality care of heritage assetsBuild and ensure the department\'s ability to meet requests for information and artefacts, including exhibition services, online display and general researchesCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure that documentation processes and output meet the needs of usersDevelop learning guides as well as conduct training and sharing sessions on new policies, procedures, practices and standards implementedKeep abreast with the latest developments and issues on collections management and preventive conservation by improving the understanding and knowledge about NHB\'s collections through seminars, lectures, workshops and personal reading[What we are looking for]At least 8 years of relevant working experience in areas related to museum studies, arts with history, anthropology, sociology, information sciences and business/ legal studies5 years experience in leading a teamPossess strong leadership and takes initiativePatient, meticulous, neat, organised and has excellent writing, negotiation and communication skillsAble to work independently as well as with teamsKeen interest in the arts, heritage and museum field*All applicants will be notified whether they are shortlisted 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 \xe2\x80\xa6to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness \xe2\x80\xa6to deliver great service towards a strong community \xe2\x80\xa6to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation \xe2\x80\xa6to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional \xe2\x80\xa6to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg

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