Summer Exhibition Manager – London,W1J 0BD
Salary: 41,218The Royal Academy of Arts is currently looking to appoint a Summer Exhibition Manager to join our exceptional team.The Summer Exhibition is the worlds oldest open submission exhibition and has happened every year since 1769. The works in the Summer Exhibition are selected and hung by Royal Academicians, who also exhibit works in the exhibition, creating an eclectic mix of work by established artists alongside emerging talent and first-time exhibitors.The Summer Exhibition Manager will assist the Senior Managing Curator in delivering the annual exhibition and other Academician related projects as directed. The role will provide full project management from selection to close down, ensuring the smooth running of all exhibition logistics and adherence to defined budgets.About YouTo be considered for this role, you will you will have significant experience of managing and delivering exhibitions, ideally within a visual arts organisation, alongside a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience.With a strong understanding of exhibition logistics, including loans, transport, customs, insurance and installations, you will also have experience of budget management, contract negotiation and working with external suppliers.The successful candidates will be highly organised, with excellent project management and communication skills, you will be confident managing multiple projects, competing priorities and tight deadlines. This role will be required to occasionally work outside of usual working hours on weekdays and weekends, during installation/de-installation periods, as required….