Planning and Resources Manager

ArtsHub (UK) Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in London is seeking a Planning and Resources Manager to oversee exhibitions and temporary displays. This key role involves managing multidisciplinary projects, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to deliver high-quality exhibitions on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale or construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning for exhibitions and temporary displays.
• Oversee construction and dismantling of exhibitions.
• Support procurement processes for technical services.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Budget control

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Summary

Planning and Resources Manager - Exhibitions and Temporary Displays

Type: Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £56,195 per annum

Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 26 June 2025

About the role

This role is key to the successful and effective delivery of the British Museum's world-class exhibition programme. Working closely with the Project Management team and across the museum, this person will facilitate the planning and delivery of projects and business-as-usual activity within the Exhibitions & Temporary Display and Design & Interpretation functions. The role involves leading a team of technical and production staff, managing external contractors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating internal services and stakeholders to deliver high-quality exhibitions within time and budget constraints.

Job Requirements

• Experience managing large-scale or construction projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in project management including risk management, issue resolution, change management, and budget control.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects or work packages, including resource planning and scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a track record of delivering multidisciplinary projects on time and within budget.
• Strong research, reporting, and project briefing skills to meet client needs and design goals.
• Proficiency in planning, prioritizing, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning for exhibitions, temporary displays, and design activities, including resource and asset management.
• Oversee the construction and dismantling of exhibitions, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budget and schedule.
• Support procurement processes for construction and technical services, including tender preparation and contractor selection.
• Provide technical support for exhibition delivery and design services.
• Maintain effective mechanisms and processes to enhance operational efficiency.

To apply, please follow the application link below.

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