Project and Operations Manager for Collections Decant

Christ Church seeks to appoint a fixed-term project manager to oversee the decant of its Picture Gallery collection pending crucial restoration and ambitious redevelopment works to the building. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a historic institution, playing a key role in the planning of the decant and movement of one of Britain's most important Old Master collections.

As Picture Gallery Project Manager, you will report to the Curator of the Picture Gallery, who oversees the day-to-day running of the Picture Gallery and its collections. The Curator of the Picture Gallery works closely with the Curator of Pictures, a tutorial fellow and member of the Governing Body. You and the Curator of the Picture Gallery will liaise regularly on progress towards the decant with the Curator of Pictures and the Senior Censor so that updates can go to the termly meeting of the Pictures Committee.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of project management preferably in a museum and heritage sector, ideally including relocation of art and artefacts Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills and an ability to keep a project on track is essential. 

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.