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Job description Job Title: Project Manager Department: Contemporary Pay band: Band 5 (E24, 906 – E29, 936 per annum) Fixed term until November 2013 Contract type. Reporting to: Deputy Head of Contemporary Programmes Purpose of the Job To project manage Contemporary Programme exhibitions and to view nut*ge events. Main Duties 1. Co-ordinate the ora d successful delivery ofV&A Contemporary Programme exhibitions and events, namely the Pop Up Story (working title) exhibition and assist with the delivery of other discrete projects. 2.
Work closely with the curators of Pop Up Story to coordinate he newly commissioned content for the exhlbition: including drafting commission briefs, contracts and loan agreements, liaising with participants, organising internal and external pin-up and other advisory sessions and managing object lists. 3. ge responsible for the management of all practical arrangements for the project, including risk registers, design liaison, loan negotiations, conservation, photography, display preparation, condition checking, packing, transport, indemnity & insurance, couriers and installation/de-installation preparations. he exhlbition design, to manage the design process and key esign stages, to oversee the tender process for external contractors, to plan and oversee on-site construction, installation and dismantling of project, includlng supervision of contractors, object handlers and packers and liaison with Projects, Design and Estates Section. 6. Prepare and monitor the overall Exhibition schedule and other schedules as required and monitor the Exhibition budget to ensure Pop Up Story is completed on time and to budget 7.
Oversee the evaluation programme for the Exhibition, includlng Ilaison WIth the V&A’s Learning Department to coordinate visitor evaluation programmes, and conducting nternal and external evaluations of the Exhibition, including wash- up sessions. Produce the end of project report and circulate to key stakeholders. 8. Provide support for Ether members of the Contemporary Team where necessary. 9. Answer general telephone and written enquiries; deputise for exhibition curators as required. 10.
Be committed to health and safety and ensure familiarity with all of the Museumis health and safety policies and procedures. 1 1 . Be security conscious, ensure familiarity and co-operation with all museum security procedures and ensure you wear a security pass at all times when on museum premises. 2. Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of your work by developing and maintaining positive working relationships, ensuring that colleagues are treated fairly and with respect/ dienitv and activelv contrib Iopments that support access, inclusion and diversity. 3. Carry out ad hoc duties as requested by appropriate managers within your department. PERSON SPECIFICATION The successful candidate WIII have extensive experience of producing or project managing exhibitions or large-scale arts projects. They Will have a proven track record of developing and successfully delivering new commissioned work and f successfully managing a range of internal and external relationships. he successful candidate Will have a high degree of literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Essential requirements 1 .
Proven interest in and experience of producing contemporary art and design exhibitions or large-scale projects. 2. Experience of successfull delivering new commissioned work. PAGF3ÜFd and Excel. Other information Hours/ Salary Net working hours (i. e. excluding meal breaks) are 36 per week. The salary Will be within pay band 5 (E24, 906 rising to E29, 936 per annum). Future pay progression Will be in accordance with the V’s Pay Agreement(s). Normal level transfer and promotion rules apply for internal candidates.
Annual Leave 28 days plus 8 days public holidays Pension benefits The Civil Service offers a choice of either an occupational pension or stakeholder pension, giving you the flexibility to choose a scheme that suits you best. The occupational pension has a 3. 5% member contribution rate and an employer contribution rate of between 16. 7% – 24. 3%. The ‘Partnership’ pension account is a stakeholder money purchase pension with an em lo er contribution based on age. Further details are availabl st or appointment.