Exhibitions Coordinator – MK Gallery, Milton Keynes, UK
Institution: MK Gallery
Location: Milton Keynes, UK
Deadline: Friday 14 Nov, 2025
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £24,718 per annum
Department: Front of House
Reports to: Head of Exhibitions
MK Gallery is seeking an Exhibitions Coordinator to support the Head of Exhibitions in the organisation, logistics, and delivery of its artistic programme, including touring projects. The role involves coordinating transport and installation, managing artist liaison, supporting catalogues and interpretation materials, and contributing to funding applications.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and logistics of the exhibition programme and tours
- Assist with packing, transport, and courier schedules
- Liaise with artists, curators, collectors, and galleries for loan acquisitions
- Coordinate travel arrangements for artists and collaborators
- Research and compile materials for exhibition catalogues and interpretation
- Support fundraising efforts, including drafting funding bids and sourcing sponsorship
- Contribute to the installation and condition checking of artworks
- Assist in drafting contracts and coordinating with marketing and communications teams
Person Specification
Essential
- Knowledge and enthusiasm for visual arts
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and numerically competent
- Experience managing projects to deadline
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and accessibility
Desirable
- Degree in visual arts or related field
- Knowledge of exhibition production, transport, and logistics
- Experience with fine art transport, museum collections, or publications
- Familiarity with copyright and catalogue production
