Exhibition Co-ordinator - St Pancras, United Kingdom - The British Library
Description
Contractual hours
36
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Events & Exhibitions
Date posted
02/08/2023
Job reference
R
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.
- 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 onsite 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 proofreading and production of texts for designated projects
- To undertake and coordinate 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
- 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.
- 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 Coordinator
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