Manager/Senior Manager (Leadership & Capability Development), Culture Academy

Key Responsibilities

• assist in developing & implementing talent development initiatives such as mentoring, coaching and attachments/rotation programmes for the culture-sector, working hand-in-hand with the HR-Community of Practice comprising MCCY’s family cultural institutions.
• assist in engagement plans as part of the larger Culture Sector stakeholders’ engagement strategy towards a more coordinated approach to talent development initiatives at a sector-level.
• develop and execute engagement strategies with the Arts and Heritage leaders to build shared purpose.
• Involve in the leadership training programmes in implementing the delivery (including the procuring and oversight of execution of logistical needs) and conducting evaluation of training programmes. As part of development and implementation, be responsible for the full spectrum of training programme administration including manage (nominations of) participants and resource persons, plan and arrange learning journeys, develop and implement overseas trips to South East Asia and beyond, liaise with internal stakeholders to prepare/manage training programme budget in accordance with guidelines, work with internal colleagues and respective Human Resource counterparts to manage nomination, and administer/process programme fees and financial matters, and procure, coordinate and keep an oversight of execution of logistical needs working with external vendors.
• compile relevant statistics, perform after-action review and recommend improvements to the various programmes, and leverage on technology/digital tools for programme processing, records/knowledge management and process improvement.
• collaborate with the other Public sector training institutions/counterparts/partners to identify/develop relevant content and knowledge required to meet desired learning outcomes.

Qualification & Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience with Ministries or other public agencies. Fresh graduate who has a strong interest in human resource knowledge, and learning and development could be considered.
• Knowledgeable in human resource such as talent pool management, succession planning, etc., and stakeholders management, public sector governance and management.
• Familiarity or a good understanding of and/or interest in issues relating to arts, culture and heritage will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Experienced in talent/career development & succession plan strategies.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Proficient in Human resource management.

Behaviour Traits

• Sociable and spontaneous self-starter and team player with an inquisitive mind with good communication, interpersonal, organisation and administration skills and a keen sense of responsibility.
• Attentive to details and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and at times meet tight deadlines.
• Work well with teams and also independently.
• Strong analytical, written and organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with ability to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Interested in technological applications and innovations.

Benefits

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) in Singapore provides employee benefits, both statutory and discretionary, as outlined in the Employment Act. These benefits typically include paid annual leave, parental leave, worker’s compensation insurance, and paid sick leave, among others. The MCCY, as a leading regional center for cultural policy and administration, also aims to foster leadership and capability development, research, and international partnerships, further enhancing its employee offerings.