Job Details

The Design Museum’s international programme plays a key role in the global reach of the museum, developing the museum’s influence and generating significant income. The International Project Manager works alongside the Head of International Engagement and Senior International Project Manager to support the delivery of the touring programme and the museum’s wider international strategy.

This is a fixed term contract for eighteen months. Hybrid working arrangement is available and there may be a requirement on occasion to work outside of the United Kingdom.

• Manage the development of international touring exhibitions, including reviewing content and narrative with curators to ensure that it is suitable for international touring.
• Collate all necessary information and coordinate the inputs of colleagues within the museum and external parties to enable the effective promotion and delivery of tours, working with curators and project teams throughout the development of temporary exhibitions.
• Manage all elements of a number of touring exhibitions including project schedules, loans negotiation and administration, three dimension (3D) and or two dimension (2D) design development, text delivery, transport tenders and appointments, and insurance.
• Compile installation guides and oversee installs and de rigs at tour venues, in person or virtually and ensure that all exhibitions comply with health & safety and security guidelines.
• Overall project management responsibility for a number of advisory and consultancy projects, including planning and delivery, relationship management and communication.
• Prepare contracts between the museum, external partners and contractors.

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We positively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and consider candidates who are suitably qualified and eligible regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

• Demonstrable experience in managing and successfully delivering complex projects within a museum or gallery context.
• Previous experience working on international projects and or international touring exhibitions.
• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets throughout all stages of a project, including accurate forecasting, cost management and reporting.
• Experience of tendering processes and ability to negotiate contracts with external contractors, service providers and partners.
• Demonstrable project management skills with the ability to manage several projects concurrently, maintaining a flexible approach when working under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external parties.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.