Exhibit Manager

Silverstone Museum; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone Museum is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Exhibition Manager to lead the planning, delivery and ongoing development of our exhibitions and gallery spaces. Working closely with the Director of Curation & Learning, you will manage everything from major temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery updates to budgets, loans, installations and exhibition technology.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled project manager who thrives on turning creative ideas into

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex exhibitions projects.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Experience managing budgets and financial forecasting for exhibition programs.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration across teams and partners.
• Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative approach to delivery.
• Passion for creating engaging, high-quality visitor experiences.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of exhibitions and gallery installations from concept to completion.
• Creating and overseeing project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinating object loans, exhibition content and interpretation materials.
• Managing exhibition technology, maintenance contractors and support services.
• Working with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to create engaging visitor experiences.
• Supporting the installation and movement of collection objects and exhibition displays.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive problem-solver

Exhibition experience

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Exhibition Manager to lead the planning, delivery and ongoing development of our exhibitions and gallery spaces. Working closely with the Director of Curation & Learning, you will manage everything from major temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery updates to budgets, loans, installations and exhibition technology.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled project manager who thrives on turning creative ideas into exceptional visitor experiences. You'll coordinate multiple projects, work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring our exhibitions are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the delivery of exhibitions and gallery installations from concept to completion
• Creating and overseeing project plans, schedules and budgets
• Coordinating object loans, exhibition content and interpretation materials
• Managing exhibition technology, maintenance contractors and support services
• Working with colleagues, volunteers and external partners to create engaging visitor experiences
• Supporting the installation and movement of collection objects and exhibition displays

What we're looking for:

• Proven project management experience, ideally within museums, galleries, exhibitions or visitor attractions
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong budget management and stakeholder engagement experience
• A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Passion for creating memorable and high-quality exhibitions

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and help create inspiring experiences for thousands of visitors, we'd love to hear from you.