Exhibitions Project Manager

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17 November 2015
Interviews: w/c 23 November 2015

Salary: £25 – 28k, depending on experience
Annual leave: 25 days
Hours: Full–time, 40 hours per week

The Design Museum’s mission is to create the most inspiring, exciting and engaging museum in the world. The museum currently delivers world class exhibitions that provoke thought, debate and critical acclaim. The Exhibitions Project Manager will play a key role in the delivery of this mission by planning and delivering the programme of exhibitions when the Design Museum’s new home opens in Kensington next year.

In collaboration with Curators, internal and external partners, coordinate the smooth delivery of exhibitions ensuring that clear schedules are disseminated and adhered to by all parties. Chair internal Project Team Meetings and ensure that exhibitions develop according to the Exhibitions Timeline. Act as a conduit between the Exhibitions Department and the museum, ensuring that exhibition information is clearly communicated.  Work closely with the Learning Department and Curators, making sure that the Interpretation Plan for each exhibition is carefully followed. Oversee the development of 2D and 3D elements of exhibitions, making sure that Health and Safety and access requirements are met.

The person

The successful candidate will be an expert communicator with extensive experience of delivering exhibitions on time and within budget. They will have a collaborative working style and should be able to develop excellent working relationships with colleagues across the museum as well as key external contacts.

Please visit the website for more details.

Design Museum
Shad Thames
London
SE1 2YD
designmuseum.org