Description
The successful applicant will manage and maintain exhibition galleries, temporary display spaces and more. They will be responsible for safe site operations during and will be working closely with other departments to achieve this.
This is a truly exciting opportunity for a museum exhibition site professional. The British Museum is proud to be one of the world's most visited museums. In 2024, its home in Camden received 6.5 million visitors, more than any other museum in the UK. Against this backdrop, the British Museum is now undergoing an extraordinary transformation, including the recent historic loan agreement for the Bayeux Tapestry to come to the British Museum for display.
- Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent practical experience, ideally with IPAF, Forklift licence and First Aid qualifications.
- Knowledge and application of current H&S, COSHH, CDM and relevant regulations
- Experience managing construction projects involving multi-disciplined teams
- Experience working and negotiating with external contractors, consultants and suppliers.
- Solutions-focused with excellent communication skills and an adaptable approach.
- Maintain temporary exhibitions, display galleries and more in coordination with colleagues and facilities management stakeholders, problem solving as required.
- Provide site management services for temporary exhibitions and displays ensuring the operation of safe exhibition construction sites in line with current safety regulations, managing risk associated with construction activity.
- Facilitate effectiveness in all construction activities managing the flow of information between the Museum, consultants and contractors.
- Assess and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements submitted by external contractors in compliance with Museum requirements.
- Managing exhibition equipment, overseeing complex schedules and inventories.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you. A full job description is available below; this details the key dimensions of the role and the person specification.
All applications should be made through the British Museum website.