Job Description

What the role is:
What the role is:
You will be part of the team involved in the implementation and monitoring the progress of the current 5-year plan for the arts sector, as well as driving organisational excellence in NAC. The work ranges from corporate planning and performance management, to resourcing and secretariat duties. You will play a vital role in facilitating engagement with stakeholders such as cross-departmental teams, MCCY, Board Members, and other external stakeholders, to achieve alignment and smooth implementation of NAC's work.
The role of Assistant Director oversees a team that supports the department's work in corporate planning and performance management to support the Council's strategies to fulfil its mission and vision.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping NAC's strategic direction and ensuring effective implementation of our initiatives while maintaining strong governance standards.
What you will be working on:
What you will be working on:
Corporate Planning

• Lead the corporate performance management, including the development and/or review of NAC's corporate KPIs and targets, managing the Organisational Balanced Scorecard, reporting cycles, and performance dashboards and monitoring tools.
• Support HOD/P&P as Board Secretariat to ensure that the Board has proper advice and resources for discharging its fiduciary duty.
• Support HOD/P&P in ensuring timely Board appointments and renewals to ensure proper stewardship of NAC.
• Plan and organise key engagement platforms such as the annual Staff Conference and Board Retreat to communicate key policy agenda to staff / Board members.
• Oversee the Enterprise Risk Management exercise for NAC, including monitoring, assessing and informing management and Board of potential risks and mitigating measures.

What we are looking for:
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/ leadership role overseeing corporate planning and strategy implementation.
• Strong experience in stakeholder management and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively
• Experience in risk management and governance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience in secretariat work and board management would be advantageous
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across different levels
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• Prior experience in public sector organisations would be an advantage
• Experience in arts and culture sector would be beneficial

What We Value

• Understanding of public sector governance
• Commitment to organisational excellence
• Collaborative mindset
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Passion for the arts and culture sector

Functional Competencies required by this role

• Systems Thinking
• Data-driven Policy Analysis
• Clear and Concise Writing
• Programme Evaluation
• Enterprise Risk Management

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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