Exhibitions Manager

1. Project manage the successful implementation of V&A
temporary exhibitions, touring exhibitions and commissions.
2. Work closely with the curator of each allocated exhibition, to
develop the object list and confirm loans, also developing
exhibition text and object labels.
3. Liaise closely with all tour venues on the practical arrangements
for each allocated exhibition, including: design liaison, loan
negotiation and agreements where necessary, condition
checking, packing, transport, indemnity and insurance, couriers
and installation/de-installation.
4. Be responsible for management of all stakeholder relationships
invested in the delivery of the exhibition.
5. Manage all practical arrangements for each exhibition, including
conservation, photography, display, preparation, design liaison,
contract and agreement preparation, loan negotiations where
necessary, condition checking, packing, transport, indemnity &
insurance, couriers and installation/de-installation.
6. Lead and manage each exhibition's Project Team. Schedule meetings
and liaise with internal and external members of the team such as
Collections, Technical Services, Conservation, Photography, Security,
Development and Press & Marketing. Ensure the smooth execution and
maintenance of exhibitions, whether at the V&A or at other venues.
7. Brief and work closely with Designers. Plan and oversee on-site
construction, installation and dismantling of exhibitions either at the
V&A or at other venues, including supervision of contractors, object
handlers and packers and liaison with V&A Estates Section.
8. Prepare and monitor each exhibitions programme and critical path.
Maintain risk registers and manage and report on exhibition budgets.
The Exhibition Manager is expected to use their judgement to make
recommendations and take decisions affecting all of the above.
9. Develop early planning for touring exhibitions, including: preparing
content summaries; cost estimates; seeking and securing tour venues;
preparing and negotiating agreements and contracts.
10.Work in collaboration with Exhibitions Registrars on duties as required.
11.Line manage member(s) of the Exhibitions team and provide support

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