Exhibition Co-ordinator

**Contractual hours**

36

**Basis**

Full time

**Job category/type**

Events & Exhibitions

**Date posted**

02/08/2023

**Job reference**

R00000172

Job description

**Location: St Pancras**

**Hours: Full time, Fixed Term Contract for 12 months**

**Grade: C**

**Salary: £26,000 per annum**

We are looking for an Exhibition Co-Ordinator to join our team

Key areas of responsibility

To assist the Touring Exhibitions and Partnerships Manager in the coordination, development, production and installation of a large-scale international touring exhibition as well as assisting with on site exhibitions and displays..

Main tasks
- To produce exhibit lists for designated project
- To schedule and lead on the photography and mounting of objects for designated projects
- To assist in the appointment of contractors (transport, crating) to work on designated project
- To manage, in conjunction with the project manager for each designated project, the external companies appointed to undertake the required work, ensuring the work meets the highest standards, is completed to deadline and budget, and that on-site working is undertaken according to current Health & Safety regulations
- To manage the production of exhibition case fixtures and fixings for designated projects
- To lead on the packing of objects for international transport and to act as a courier when required.
- To assist in the proof-reading and production of texts for designated projects
- To undertake and co-ordinate picture research for all designated projects
- To assist with the commissioning and development of any AV/multimedia associated with the project
- Expected to demonstrate a willingness to take on a range of tasks and to develop new skills, as appropriate, in own or other departments/directorates to support the delivery of the Library's services as required by line management

Minimum requirements (essential)
- Experience of organising exhibitions within the cultural sector
- Knowledge of the technical aspects of mounting exhibits and the conservation requirements for the display of books and other objects
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communications skills (written and oral) including the ability to work effectively/efficiently with a wide range of specialists
- Experience of working with gallery AV/multimedia and other interpretation
- Awareness of the processes around clearing image copyright and licensing.

Additional requirements (desirable)
- A knowledge of the British Library’s collections
- Experience of undertaking exhibit and picture research
- Experience of working on touring exhibitions nationally and internationally
- Experience of acting as courier for national and international loans

**Closing Date: 27th August 2023**

**Interview Date: 12th and 13th September 2023**
- Exhibition Co-ordinator