Gallery Production Manager

at  Imperial War Museums

OPPORTUNITY ID

519
Location
IWM London
Career Level
E
Salary
£41,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours
36 hours net per week
Department
Exhibition Production & Delivery
Position type
Fixed Term
Job Summary
You will be responsible for the production planning, management and delivery of any long-term gallery refresh or upgrade projects across all IWM branches. This will include the project management of the construction and install phases, ensuring that the galleries open on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard.
You will also manage and co-ordinate the delivery of the long-term gallery maintenance programme across all IWM branches, liaising with other IWM departments and stakeholders to maintain a high standard of visitor experience. You will coordinate and manage exhibition contractors and internal teams providing quality assurance for any build and install elements. You will be a critical member of the team in ensuring that the gallery improvement programme and maintenance and is delivered to the highest possible standard.
You will directly line manage the Exhibitions Workshop and Display teams, located at IWM London, IWM North and IWM Duxford. You will oversee their work schedules and contribute to long term resource and budget planning.
This role is a fixed term appointment for 18 months and is based at IWM London. It will be mainly project management focused and requires a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Excel. Travel to the other IWM branches is a requirement of the role, where travel is required to other branches this will be expensed.
In addition, your duties will include:

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Closing date for applications

• You will ensure that a complete record of each exhibition/display project is maintained in relation to production planning and construction, including O&M manuals issued by contractors and CDM related documentation. You will also ensure that all collections management records relating to object installation and decant are updated.
• You will be responsible for updating the Long-Term Gallery Maintenance Progress Dashboard and chair the quarterly Progress meetings.
• You will ensure that the Workshop & Display team keep any Organisational and Departmental records up to date, carrying out the relevant quarterly management checks.
• You will perform any other general departmental duties including dealing with correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries and assisting with exhibition launches. You will also provide support to the Head of Exhibitions Production and Delivery when required.
• You will advocate and promote the work of the Exhibitions Production Team across IWM.
  Travel within the UK will be required from time to time including to other IWM branches. Out of hours and weekend work may be necessary during busy periods, in particular in the run up to exhibition openings. Time off in lieu will be offered to cover this.