Exhibition Project Manager
Exhibition Project Manager
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
UK, England, Birmingham
Reporting to: Museum Manager (Thinktank)
Areas of responsibility: To support the development and delivery of exhibitions relating to the Masterplan for Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
Whilst the post holder will be based at Thinktank they may be required to occasionally work at other BMT sites.
Contract: Fixed purpose contract till June 2018
Salary: £28 000
To apply please complete an application form
http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/system/resources/W1siZiIsIjIwMTUvMTI...
and submit your completed application form to recruitment@birminghammuseums.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 15th January 2016 at 9am.
Interviews are to be held week commencing 18th January.
More Details: http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/about/careers
Accountabilities:
1. Assist the Museum Manager with the development and delivery of the Masterplan for Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum.
2. Management and coordination of the content, interpretation and collections elements necessary to complete phase one of the Thinktank Masterplan, the development of a new Under 7s gallery.
3. To develop high quality, innovative science exhibits that deliver agreed learning outcomes and meet the needs of target audiences.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the development of the Thinktank Masterplan with particular focus on Phase 1, the development of a new Under 7s gallery, and the planning of other phases
2. Manage the development of all exhibition content for the Phase 1 gallery project to agreed timescales and budgets.
3. Procure, brief and manage the work of external contractors involved in exhibition development and fit out (e.g. designers, AV software developers, interactive exhibit fabricators, fit out contractors)
4. Work closely with engagement and collections staff in developing exhibition displays and interpretation
5. Work closely with the technical team on the design and installation of the exhibition, including interactive exhibits.
6. Support the Collections Care team in the conservation, preparation and installation of collection objects.
7. Ensure that all aspects of collections care and management in respect of the Masterplan projects are carried out in accordance with BMT policies and procedures.
8. Manage and monitor specific Masterplan project budgets as agreed by the Museum Manager
9. Assist in preparing reports, funding applications and grant claims in relation to the delivery of the Thinktank Masterplan.
10. Write and contribute to project progress reports for the Senior Management Team, Stakeholders and Funders.
11. Undertake consultation and evaluation to ensure Masterplan exhibitions remain relevant to target audiences.
12. Work closely with community and educational partners and stakeholders in developing the Thinktank Masterplan and the design of its Phase 1 gallery.
13. Observe all health and safety regulations and requirements relating to the duties of the post and in accordance with health and safety legislation, observing the child protection measures applicable by law.
The above list is not an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by their changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential Criteria
- Degree in relevant discipline or demonstrably equivalent level of academic skills and/or work experience.
Desirable Criteria
- Science degree
- Postgraduate Qualification in museum studies or a related subject.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working in a museum or science centre or heritage attraction (not likely to be less than 3 years).
- Substantial experience of managing exhibitions and gallery projects (not likely to be less than 3 years).
- Substantial experience of developing interactive museum/science centre exhibits designed for children and families audiences (not likely to be less than 3 years).
- Substantial experience of working with exhibition designers, consultants and fabricators/fit out contractors.
- Experience of working with community and educational groups in the design and development of exhibitions
- A good knowledge of budget management and monitoring.
- Substantial project management experience (not likely to be less than 3 years).
Skills
Essential Criteria
- Ability to break down barriers between individuals and involve others in discussions and decisions.
- High Levels of verbal communication.
- High Levels of numeracy.
- IT literate and familiar with the use of MS office including databases.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely using a high standard of English Language.
- Understanding of collections requirements relating to care.
- Excellent organisational skills with a track record in meeting tight deadlines for complex projects.
Desirable Criteria
- Able to speak a community language relevant to Birmingham's population
Aptitude
Essential Criteria
- Innovative and creative approach to projects.
- A flexible approach to work, able to undertake a range of activities meeting tight deadlines for complex projects.
- Able to communicate with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams to achieve common goals
- Must be good team worker, assertive, enthusiastic, diplomatic and polite.
Circumstances
Essential Criteria
- Able to work flexibility including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
- Able to travel throughout the area to visit other BMT sites.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Essential Criteria
- Fully understands their role in the context of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
Desirable Criteria
- An understanding of equal opportunities