Exhibitions Project Manager (Fixed-Term)

Production & administration

• In collaboration with Curators, internal and external partners, coordinate the smooth delivery of exhibitions.
• Provide timely and efficient coordination between the Exhibitions Department and the wider museum, ensuring that exhibition information is clearly communicated.
• Oversee the development of 2D and 3D elements of exhibitions, making sure that Health and Safety and access requirements are met.
• Manage tendering processes and contract administration.
• Oversee the coordination of loan agreements, object transport and insurance arrangements.
• Working with the Environmental Impact team, contribute to the museum’s action plan to reduce the environmental impact of exhibitions and displays.
• Exhibition Budget management and reporting

Installation & de-rig

• Plan and manage installation and de-rig periods, leading a largely freelance technical team and overseeing all activities on site, including condition reporting.
• Complete risk assessments and H&S management of technical team.
• Oversee the relationship with on-site contractors.

Touring

• Champion Touring activity across the museum and keep Touring at the forefront of exhibition development
• Compile the tour pack and materials post-installation of each Kensington exhibition.
• Project manage the delivery of touring exhibitions including installation and de-rig at host venues as required.

People management

This role may undertake line management responsibility of an Exhibitions Coordinator, if required.*

• *Line manage, Exhibition Coordinators, leading and inspiring them to achieve the highest level of performance and develop their skills and talents to enable them to reach their full potential.
• Manage cross-departmental communication for exhibitions.