Senior Exhibitions Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Exhibitions Project Manager (Maternity Cover) to provide support to the Ashmolean Exhibitions team by assisting with all stages of development and preparation of the temporary exhibitions and displays.

Following an established exhibition process and timetable, you are familiar with project management principles and able to work on several exhibitions at different stages of delivery, with an excellent understanding of exhibition practice, interpretation & access, but also object needs and conservation requirements alongside a real appreciation for visitor experience.

You will be highly organised and a good communicator and must have a proactive approach, and be practically minded. A relevant degree or equivalent experience/qualification is required, along with knowledge and understanding of museum or gallery displays. You will have knowledge of museum and/or exhibition design and project management experience.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week until May 2025 (or on the return of the substantive post-holder).

This job includes duties that will require additional security pre-employment checks: A satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to handling of high value collection items. Please note that this post is also subject to checks necessary for the successful post holder to have known consignor status. You will therefore be required to provide employment and/or education history going back for a full 5 years in your application.

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CV’s on their own will not be considered.

What We Offer

As an employer, we offer a range of benefits including:

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme

•       38 days annual leave

•       A comprehensive range of childcare services

•       Family leave schemes

•       Cycle loan scheme

•       Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•       Membership to the University club and discounted rates for the sports centre and gym

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Agnes Valencak, Head of Exhibition Projects, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role ([email protected]). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).

Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application. For further information please follow: 

https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Wednesday 7 February 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 1 March 2024.