[What the role is]
The officer will play a key role in contributing to the success of the Singapore Grand Prix, a marquee annual event for Singapore that contributes significant economic and tourism benefits, and in raising the profile of destination Singapore. First held in 2008, the Singapore Grand Prix was the first night race in the FIA Formula One World Championship race calendar. It remains to be Asia's only street circuit and night race.
STB is responsible for leading the Whole-of-Government effort to plan and execute this world class event in partnership with our race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP).
[What you will be working on]
The officer will take on three key scope of work:
- Circuit and Infrastructure. Plan and oversee the set-up of race-related infrastructure within the circuit in close partnership with Government agencies and race promoter SGP. This includes to:
- Work closely with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to ensure the F1 track is compliant with FIA standards each year. With NS Square (the former Floating Platform) expected to be completed by 2027, the officer is also required to work closely with SGP to evaluate the current track design and incorporate NS Square in the circuit.
- Work closely with the race promoter SGP to review the management of key Government assets (e.g., pit lane, race track lighting system and overpasses) to ensure these remain operationally ready each year. The officer will also work closely with LTA to facilitate the rental of the F1 track for events.
- Represent the interests of STB and the Singapore Grand Prix as a project in national development projects which interface with the circuit such as NS Square.
- Race Organising Committee (ROC). Facilitate good working relationships with stakeholders – race promoter SGP, national sporting association Motor Sport Singapore (MSS), and Sport Singapore, and recommend STB's positions on key issues. The officer will also represent the Government's position and interests in the ROC.
- City Lighting (Aerial Filming). Facilitate F1's aerial filming requirements with race promoter SGP, key Government agencies such as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Singapore Police Force (SPF), and other stakeholders such as Swissotel etc.
Key Relationships
External: Race promoter SGP, Government agencies (especially SPF, LTA, and CAAS), and F1
Internal: Procurement, Finance, and Legal
Competency Requirements
- Showing good business acumen, analytical thinking and judgement
- Working effectively within STB to achieve results
- Working effectively with stakeholders outside STB
- Serving with heart, commitment and purpose
- Being innovative and learning continuously
[What we are looking for]
- At least 1 - 3 years of working experience.
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem solving and project management skills and follow up on tasks in a timely manner.
- Good business acumen and ability to identify, analyse and synthesise information to anticipate issues and make effective recommendations. Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as good ability to influence and negotiate.
- Strong team player
