Assistant Director, IP&D (Placemaking & Precinct Development)

[What the role is]

We are seeking a strategic middle manager to develop and oversee Singapore's medium to long term arts infrastructure planning. You will lead a team in reviewing and formulating arts use policies and planning parameters that enable and support the growth of arts creation and presentation spaces across Singapore.

[What you will be working on]

• Drive the implementation of our Arts Spaces Plan through strategic positioning, comprehensive analysis of current landscape and critical gaps, and development of innovative spatial frameworks for Singapore's future art spaces

• Spearhead the Bras Basah-Bugis Precinct development initiative, conceptualising visionary development strategies and crafting compelling funding proposals to secure resources

• Shape Singapore's arts infrastructure through expert urban planning and policy guidance, identifying emerging opportunities and addressing complex challenges from national master planning to vibrant local arts communities

• Lead project management of consultancy contracts, facilitate inter-agency collaborations, deliver executive-level briefings to Council and Ministry leadership, and synthesise expert recommendations

• Lead comprehensive analysis of arts space allocation and utilisation, maintaining Singapore's arts infrastructure database and serving as the voice on arts planning matters

• Inspire high-performing teams whilst cultivating strategic partnerships across public and private sectors to unlock transformative opportunities for Singapore's arts community

[What we are looking for]

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and master planning, with a proven ability to develop and implement long-term strategies
• Experience in policy development and funding proposal preparation would be advantageous
• Extensive project management experience, including budget management, resource allocation, and timeline tracking
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and relationship management across multiple organisations and levels
• Advanced skills in data analytics, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights effectively
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to successful completion