Exhibitions Manager

Victoria & Albert Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Exhibition Manager to oversee the planning and execution of exhibitions. You will collaborate with curators, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead project teams to ensure successful delivery of exhibitions. The ideal candidate has experience in exhibition management and strong organizational skills. This role offers a dynamic environment within one of the UK's most renowned venues.

Responsibilities

• Project manage the implementation of temporary exhibitions.
• Work closely with curators to develop object lists and confirm loans.
• Liaise with tour venues on practical arrangements for exhibitions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships for exhibition delivery.
• Lead and manage the exhibition Project Team.
• Oversee construction, installation, and dismantling of exhibitions.
• Prepare and monitor exhibition programs and budgets.
• Develop early planning for touring exhibitions.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Project manage the successful implementation of V&A temporary exhibitions, touring exhibitions and commissions.
2. Work closely with the curator of each allocated exhibition, to develop the object list and confirm loans, also developing exhibition text and object labels.
3. Liaise closely with all tour venues on the practical arrangements for each allocated exhibition, including: design liaison, loan negotiation and agreements where necessary, condition checking, packing, transport, indemnity and insurance, couriers and installation/de-installation.
4. Be responsible for management of all stakeholder relationships invested in the delivery of the exhibition.
5. Manage all practical arrangements for each exhibition, including conservation, photography, display, preparation, design liaison, contract and agreement preparation, loan negotiations where necessary, condition checking, packing, transport, indemnity & insurance, couriers and installation/de-installation.
6. Lead and manage each exhibition's Project Team. Schedule meetings and liaise with internal and external members of the team such as Collections, Technical Services, Conservation, Photography, Security, Development and Press & Marketing. Ensure the smooth execution and maintenance of exhibitions, whether at the V&A or at other venues.
7. Brief and work closely with Designers. Plan and oversee on-site construction, installation and dismantling of exhibitions either at the V&A or at other venues, including supervision of contractors, object handlers and packers and liaison with V&A Estates Section.
8. Prepare and monitor each exhibitions programme and critical path. Maintain risk registers and manage and report on exhibition budgets. The Exhibition Manager is expected to use their judgement to make recommendations and take decisions affecting all of the above.
9. Develop early planning for touring exhibitions, including: preparing content summaries; cost estimates; seeking and securing tour venues; preparing and negotiating agreements and contracts.
10. Work in collaboration with Exhibitions Registrars on duties as required.
11. Line manage member(s) of the Exhibitions team and provide support

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