What the role is]
The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.
At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.
We can offer you :
- A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
- An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
- An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Manage and provide administrative support for Archives and Libraries Group (ALG) in areas such as temp staff & vendors management, assets & records management, and buildings.
What you will be working on]
Administer the day-to-day building, facility and system mattersMonitor and review building and facilities, and system faults to ensure timely resolutionMaintain building security and access (e.g. manage key inventory control)Manage and update crisis and emergency documentations (e.g. call-tree)Facilitate booking of facilities for meetings and provide event supportConduct regular housekeeping and auditsManage division’s or branch’s assets and official recordsManage and maintain division’s or branch’s assets and official assets assigned to staffPrepare asset condemnation request with all supporting documents for approvalManage and maintain division’s or branch’s physical and electronic official records, and prepare records disposal request with all supporting documents for approval.Conduct regular housekeeping of assets and official records and ensure timely disposal unwanted asset or outdated recordsSupport and update of branch map directory on a quarterly basisManage division’s or branch’s human resource matters and staff welfareManage and update division’s or branch’s organisational chart, and staff movement (joining and leaving service), and other HR-related mattersFacilitate the relevant building and system access rights for new staffManage and update building and system access rights of staffManage and participate in staff welfare activities supporting arrangement of gift-in-kind under staff benefits scheme (hospitalisation, maternity, marriage)Conduct and manage staff induction for new / transfer staff on Admin, Finance, HR and Building mattersCoordinate recruitment interview for part-timer staff; arrange interview venue; prepare and verify candidates’ documents and verify monthly billing reportsAdminister day to day finance function for branchPrepare, verify, submit Daily Finance Settlement Report and maintain records of finance reportWhat we are looking for]
Good process management, administrative, coordination and time management skillsSkills in interpreting user / client information needsMeticulous and ability to multi-taskGood command of English and communications skills (writing and speaking)Strong team player, good networking skillsWork location will be at the National Library Building.
Successful applicant will be appointed on an initial two-year contract.
