future observatory project manager

*The full job description/person specification is available to download from our careers portal vacancy posting.

Production and administration

• Reporting to the Head of Curatorial Programme, you will be responsible for developing the timelines and schedules for each project.
• You will work closely with the Future Observatory Curator, forecasting, managing and reporting budgets throughout the course of a project.
• You will also work closely with the Design Museum Exhibitions team, sharing information around ongoing project development and ensuring that timelines are coordinated across the Museum.

Install and de-rig

• Plan and manage installation and de-rig periods, leading an in-house and freelance technical team and overseeing all activities on site, including condition reporting.
• Create detailed planning schedule for installation and de-rig to relevant parties, including Curators and external contractors, ensuring the museum staff are informed of plans well ahead of time.

Budgets

• Maintain meticulous budget records to ensure budget administration is carefully managed.
• Regularly report budget activity to the Curator.
• Support Curatorial team in reconciling the project budget, once install of the display is complete.

Person specification

Essential – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Understanding of RIBA design stages
• Demonstrable experience in the gallery or museum sector working on exhibition projects from concept to completion.
• Experience working on the commissioning process with external contractors and service providers.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of exhibition project management, such as the conversion of design concepts to construction drawings, object handling and display specifications, visitor flow in public areas, production techniques and contract/ design management.
• An adept communicator, with experience of managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and retain good attention to detail.