Vacancy for Technical Operations Manager (Touring Exhibitions)

Teo Exhibitions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,218 - 39,377; Full time

Job summary

Teo Exhibitions is seeking a Technical Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of large exhibitions at the Natural History Museum in London. This role requires robust skills in health and safety compliance, budget management, and effective contractor procurement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar setting and will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and resolving technical issues effectively. The role involves international travel, ensuring a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medium-large organisation or institution.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong record-keeping and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of large turnkey exhibitions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Procure and manage external contractors.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Contractor management

Problem-solving

Budget management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

SMSTS certificate or willingness to obtain

Valid UK Driving Licence

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Technical Operations Manager (Touring Exhibitions)

Location: Natural History Museum, London, UK

Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,798 per annum + Benefits

Summary: The Touring Exhibitions team delivers large turnkey exhibitions to venues worldwide, engaging over 2 million visitors outside London each year. The Operational team oversees delivery, and the Technical Operations Manager reports to the Senior Operations Manager and will manage day‑to‑day operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, contractor management, budgeting, and problem‑solving across international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of large turnkey exhibitions at hosting venues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements, produce and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Procure and manage external contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain agreed budgets, obtain cost estimates, and deliver value for money.
• Coordinate with engineering, object handling, and operational teams across multiple disciplines.
• Set up and manage workshops and working site environments.
• Represent the Museum to external clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Resolve complex technical problems using creative and analytical skills.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a medium‑large organisation or institution.
• Experience with museum temporary/touring exhibitions desirable but not essential.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and SOPs.
• Experience working in a workshop and/or site environment.
• Ability to work in varied conditions and tasks (e.g., at height, in a building site).
• Proven procurement and contractor management skills.
• Strong record‑keeping and organisational abilities.
• Good written communication skills using MS Office Suite.
• Effective verbal communication, personal presentation, and ability to represent the Museum externally.
• Valid UK Driving Licence (required).
• SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme) certificate or willingness to obtain.
• MEWP licence and First Aid At Work certificate desirable.

Travel: International travel will be required.