Exhibition Co-ordinator - St Pancras, United Kingdom - The British Library

The British Library

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St Pancras, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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.

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 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

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)