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    Industry

    Arts & Cultural Services

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    1 St. Andrew's Road Singapore 178957
    ABOUT NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPOREUNVEILING MODERN SINGAPORE AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARTNational Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards 2017, “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism” and “Best Customer Service (Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore’s tourism landscape.We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.OUR PEOPLEAt National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.

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    at National Gallery Singapore
    Museum, Central Region
    Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Manager (Finance), this position is responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of Accounts Payable
    Job SummaryReporting to the Senior Manager (Finance), this position is responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of Accounts Payable
    classification: AccountingAccounting
    4d ago
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    at National Gallery Singapore
    Museum, Central Region
    Job Title: Senior Executive (Volunteer Management)Reports to: Manager(Volunteer Management)Role OverviewThe Senior Executive (Volunteer Management)
    Job Title: Senior Executive (Volunteer Management)Reports to: Manager(Volunteer Management)Role OverviewThe Senior Executive (Volunteer Management)
    classification: Healthcare & MedicalHealthcare & Medical
    11d ago
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    What’s it like working at National Gallery Singapore?

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    Employees at National Gallery Singapore appreciate the fun and engaging work environment, with opportunities to interact with visitors and learn about art. Colleagues are described as friendly and supportive, with good synergy among working level staff. Employees value the generous benefits offered, including work-life balance, flexible working hours, long lunch hours, and staff funds for studying and upgrading. Working at the gallery allows employees to safeguard a national icon and serve as ambassadors, providing cultural experiences to visitors.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, with expectations to work after office hours and on public holidays. There are concerns about management practices, such as unnecessary meetings, last-minute requests, and a perceived lack of long-term vision or cultural focus. Certain roles, such as gallery hosts, may experience heavy workloads during peak periods or holidays. Additionally, employees have noted that promotion opportunities may depend on personal connections or self-promotion abilities.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Finance
    Aug 2023
    Political, best to observe
    The good thingsMany fun activities and macro level
    The challengesMany underlying current
    4.0
    Manager
    Jul 2021
    Singapore3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    A suitable work environment for semi-retirement and new to the working world
    The good thingsFriendly staff and colleagues, generous work-balance life, long lunch hours, flexible working hours, staff fund benefits to study and upgrade, open-minded to new ideas, many art pieces and exhibitions to enjoy!
    The challengesAverage salary, promotion opportunity if one knows the right people or know how to sell oneself or mingle adequately, unnecessary meetings at times and last minute, some divisions/individuals seems to be working in silo, there are more talkers than doers.
    5.0
    Security supervisor
    Feb 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Multi cultural of Art & Display Gallery
    The good thingsSafeguard our national icon building and ambassador to incoming visitors
    The challengesFull of activities even after office hour.
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