Heritage Officer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and manage the organisation’s archival systems, including physical and digital archives, to ensure accurate and secure storage of historical records and artifacts

• Conduct archival research and curate content

• Work with stakeholders, partners and volunteers to identify and collect relevant materials for the purposes of archival and content creation

• Conceptualise and execute engaging exhibitions, programmes and publications

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in archival management and heritage content development to continuously improve our processes and strategies

If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team

• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind

• Plan and guide the team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas

• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders

• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• A deeper understanding of SID as an organisation and its contributions to Singapore’s national security

• Experience in building culture and identity in a complex organisation

• Experience in heritage and archival management

DESIRED QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Degree in history, museum studies, or a related is preferred

• 3 to 5 years of experience in knowledge management and archival systems

• Experience in writing and curation for museums and exhibitions, and developing creative outreach and engagement strategies is preferred

• Keen interest in Singapore’s history and heritage is preferred

• Strong stakeholder, resource and project management skills

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence