Exhibitions Manager

Key Responsibilities
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, scheduling meetings and liaising with internal and
external members of the team. 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 his or her 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 for other members of the Exhibitions team where necessary.

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