International Partnerships Manager

This important role supports the development and delivery of the International Programme as it realises its ambitions for growth. The International Programme has expanded in the last few years and the scale of the ambition continues to increase. The Gallery has its largest ever portfolio of exhibitions to promote and deliver in the coming years and this role is critical to ensuring this opportunity is realised.

Key Accountabilities:

Marketing

• Promoting the Gallery’s exhibition programme to potential international partners.
• Travelling to conferences etc. to meet and network with potential international partners.
• Hosting and meeting with visiting representatives of other museums to develop the Gallery’s international relationships.
• Preparing marketing documents and presentations to promote the international touring exhibitions and other ventures to potential partners in close collaboration with the relevant curator and Exhibition Managers.

Relationship Management:

• To support the Head of International Programmes in the management of the Gallery's international relationships with exhibition partners.
• Managing and negotiating any relationships with external stakeholders involved in the exhibition including but not limited to exhibition venues; external curators; artists; other international partners/stakeholders.
• Negotiating contracts for tour venues and other international ventures.
• Working positively with internal stakeholders to deliver projects, in particular, working very closely with Exhibition Managers.
• Promoting sustainable working practices and reducing the environmental impact of the Gallery’s operations in line with its Sustainability Statement

Specific Projects:

• The postholder may be responsible for a number of specific projects, as required by the Head of International Programmes.
• The postholder will be expected to demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience in relation to these aspects of the role.

The above list is indicative but not exhaustive. As such, in addition to the key accountabilities and responsibilities listed the post holder may be required to perform other duties commensurate with the scope and/or level of the role

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Key Experience, Skills and Criteria:

• Proven experience of marketing/sales
• Relationship management experience
• Experience of negotiating partnerships/contracts
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues within the Programmes and Partnerships department and across the Gallery.
• Demonstrates passion and approaches all work in an enthusiastic way.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and authoritatively, orally and in writing, with external stakeholders as the Gallery’s representative as well as with colleagues across the Gallery
• Affinity with the Gallery’s collection/history of art
• Strong marketing and sales skills, with experience of income generation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Considerate and collaborative team player with high level of self-motivation
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail, methodical, with a creative approach to problem solving
• Strong IT skills and a high level of competence in Microsoft Office, databases and Windows based PC systems

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave allowance, in addition to bank holidays
• Interest free season ticket and bicycle loans
• Rental deposit scheme
• Membership of the Civil Service Sports & Leisure club
• Access to independent, low cost healthcare schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Free entry to many UK museums, galleries and exhibitions
• Staff discounts on purchases in online shop
• Professional & personal development opportunities

The hiring manager for this role will be holding an Information Session on the 17th of December at 3pm via Teams to discuss the role and requirements in more detail. If you would like to join this session, please email

Closing date for returned applications is 9:00am on Monday the 23rd of December, 2024.

First round interviews will take place the week commencing the 6th of January, 2025.

Please indicate on the notes section of your application form, if you will be unable to make these dates.

We are committed to the employment and development of disabled people. When assessing and shortlisting our candidate pool for interviews, we are committed to removing any bias through our process to ensure all individuals with a disability are included. To be invited to the interview stage, you must show through your application that you meet the minimum criteria and/or the desirable skills required for the role. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments at interview, and, if you join us, to your work arrangements.