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Somerset House
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Nov. 20, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Technical Production Manager specialising in the development and delivery of exhibitions, commissions and installations.
Job Description
We are looking for people to join our fantastic team at Somerset House Trust. As the home of cultural innovators, the Trust connects creativity and the arts with the broader society.
The role requires an experienced visual arts production manager with extensive exhibitions, technical and contractor management experience. The ability to manage schedules, budgets and multi-disciplinary installations is essential, as well as working collaboratively and creatively to advise on, support and deliver technical and production services. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy creative problem-solving, and be a team player.
Exhibitions at Somerset House
The Exhibitions team at Somerset House programmes a wide range of multi-disciplinary exhibitions, commissions and installations across the whole site.
Our main exhibitions programme consists of one to two major ticketed exhibitions a year in the Embankment Galleries (1000 m ) and occasionally in the West and East Wings and a series of three smaller free exhibitions a year in the Terrace Rooms (177 - 245 m ).
Every February - April we present a new Spring Commission in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court and we regularly commission works for other parts of the site, such as the Stamp Stair.
The team also supports the development and delivery of the Somerset House Studios exhibition programme in G31 and the Lancaster and River Rooms.
Working at Somerset House
Somerset House pursues a 'Step Inside, Think Outside' spirit and is born from the creative community we nurture - the experience and perspectives we host across background, age, race, and stage, and the intersections and crossovers we encourage.
Job Requirements
Essential
Substantial experience working on the development and technical delivery of multi-disciplinary exhibitions and commissions: including overseeing the construction of exhibition environments, working with museum collections and loans, and working with living artists and creative practitioners to produce and deliver projects.
Highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills and a collaborative, supportive approach.
Ability to liaise professionally with and influence a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including artists, private and institutional lenders, subcontractors, freelance crew, designers and internal staff at all levels.
Substantial experience working with complex museum and archival objects in the context of installing exhibitions and a good understanding of their conservation and environmental needs.
Experience of installing and focussing simple exhibition lighting arrangements.
Job Responsibilities
General
To be the technical lead on allocated exhibitions and commissions, overseeing the full production development and delivery process and to keep the STPM (Senior Technical Production Manager) informed of progress on a timely basis.
Planning
Advise on the technical feasibility of proposed projects.
Delivery
Support Exhibitions team to ensure that designers develop the design, and contractors construct all projects in accordance with legal legislation and Somerset House policies relating to accessibility, evacuation procedures, health & safety requirements, and best practice requirements relating to object care and conservation.
Health and Safety
Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with Health and Safety and CDM regulations and Somerset House policies so that safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please see the job pack.
Application Deadline:
Jan. 05, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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