Production Manager

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Deadline: August 14, 2015

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to join the Exhibitions department and manage the successful delivery of the production of exhibitions, displays and some Museum-wide public-facing projects, from brief to evaluation, including the responsibility for delegated budgets. The Production Manager will also manage the Department’s team of technical staff.

Key areas of responsibility:

To lead the successful delivery of the construction of exhibitions and related technical services, and their dismantling following closure.
To ensure appropriate input from key stakeholders in the production of exhibitions, within and outside the Museum.
To ensure the installation and removal of exhibitions are completed on schedule, safely and securely, within budget, and to make appropriate reports.
To manage resources and risk. This involves ensuring mechanisms and processes are in place in order to operate safe and secure exhibition construction sites, complying with the latest relevant legislation.
To plan financial estimates and resources required from the Museum’s technical and specialist staff and from external contractors and consultants.
To oversee the procurement of exhibition construction and technical services.

Person Specification:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, you will have proven experience of production/ construction management in a building/display field, in the arts, performance or heritage sectors. You will have proven ability to manage and motivate several teams at once as well as experience of cost and risk management. You will be able to demonstrate strong planning and problem solving skills along with the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.5 million visitors in 2014, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

Membership of the civil service pension scheme
Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
Participate in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
Generous annual leave allowance
Interest-free season ticket loan
Child care voucher scheme
Professional & personal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the website for further information and details on how to apply.