Head of Exhibitions and Display

3 weeks ago

St James's, United Kingdom The Royal Household Full time

Household / Department- Royal Collection Trust- Section / Branch- Visitor Experience- Location- St. James’s Palace- Contract/recruitment type- Permanent- Starting salary- £60,000- Hours of work- 37.5- About the role**It's the sense of sharing and presenting a world class collection.**
- This is what makes working for Royal Collection Trust so different._

It’s an exciting time to join us as we deliver a new strategic plan with a renewed focus on increasing access to a collection which is breath taking in its quality and diversity.

The Collection is one of the largest and most important art collections in the world. It comprises almost all aspects of the fine and decorative arts, runs to more than a million objects and is spread among5 royal residences and former residences across the UK.

The Royal Household is looking for a motivated and creative individual who would be responsible for setting the strategic direction of the exhibition programme in support of Royal Collection Trust’s charitable aims to increase public access and engagement with the collection.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage the planning and delivery of exhibitions, temporary displays and other projects in support of RCT’s charitable aims of providing access to the collection and deepening appreciation and understanding.
- Collaborate with colleagues across RCT and the wider Household to ensure exhibitions reflect all areas of the collection, are effectively coordinated and delivered with financial, audience and exhibition objectives achieved.
- Deliver high quality,, audience-focussed, sustainable exhibitions to time and budget, with appropriate risk management.
- Responsible for quality control across all exhibition projects in terms of display and interpretation.
- Procure and manage a list of approved contractors who deliver projects to time and demonstrate value for money (including exhibition designers, specialist lighting, graphic designers, technical support services and art handlers).
- Develop annual overall balanced budgets for the department and ensure appropriate levels of spend whilst maximising efficiencies.
- About you**Essential Criteria**
- Hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrate substantial experience in sustainable exhibition management, particularly in heritage or arts settings.
- Exhibit proven project and program management skills in complex environments.
- Lead and execute effective strategies with a clear vision.
- Proficient in preparing and presenting proposals and project briefs.
- Show evidence of successful procurement, contract negotiation, and management.
- Display adept budget management and scheduling skills, emphasizing efficiency and value.
- Lead professional staff effectively, fostering inclusivity and positivity.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, confidently communicating with stakeholders.
- Employ negotiating and influencing skills with an agile problem-solving approach.
- Understand Health and Safety requirements, legislation, and conservation best practices in exhibition installations.
- BenefitsWe know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.

Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute5% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Flexible and hybrid working varies across different roles, and we’ll discuss the options available to you that will suit both your job requirements and individual preferences.

We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Find out more about the full range of benefits available to our employees here.

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