At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative touring exhibitions and collaborate across teams to inspire diverse audiences.
- Company: Natural History Museum, a world-leading science research centre in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring visitors and challenging perceptions of the natural world.
- Why this job: Drive creativity and innovation while promoting sustainability and engaging with global audiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in exhibition management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Job offer: Head of Touring Exhibitions at the Natural History Museum, London, UK.
Full-Time (36 hours per week), Fixed Term (9 - 12 months) £55,000 per annum.
Touring Exhibitions play a key role in the Natural History Museum achieving its objectives as outlined in A Planetary Emergency: Strategy to 2031. Not only do they enable the Museum to work with various organisations around the world to reach large, diverse and new audiences but they also help them to remain financially sustainable through generating commercial income.
Over the next few years, the Museum wants to build on the highly successful domestic and international touring programme by actively identifying opportunities for new business; new relationships; and new models of delivery in order to maximise commercial and strategic benefit for the Museum. The Head of Touring Exhibitions will take a lead in driving this innovation.
They will also be a lynchpin for cross-museum collaboration, working across Directorates to generate new ideas, explore funding opportunities and to deliver exhibitions. The Head of Touring Exhibitions will manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team that includes sales, marketing, operations, creative and technical roles. The post holder will report to the Head of Global Engagement.
The Natural History Museum has over 30 years of experience in touring high quality exhibitions internationally, inspiring visitors and challenging their perception of the natural world. The Museum’s touring exhibition portfolio currently includes exciting, specimen-rich displays such as Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature and Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep, and the world-renowned photographic exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most-visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity’s needs with those of the natural world.
Hiring: Vacancy for Head of Touring Exhibitions employer: Teo Exhibitions
The Natural History Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and technical expertise thrive. As a Technical Operations Manager, you will be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering engaging exhibitions that captivate millions of visitors worldwide, all while benefiting from a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the heart of London, the Museum provides unique opportunities for international travel and collaboration with diverse professionals, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
