Public Programmes Operations Lead

Salary: Range from

Closing date: 15th September

Contract type: Full time permanent

Interview dates: 1st stage w/c 21st September -remote/online

Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library. We believe everyones experience of health matters. Through our collections exhibitions and events in books and online we explore the past present and future of health.

Wellcome Collection opened in 2007 and currently welcomes around 400k visitors per year. We care for many thousands of items relating to health medicine and human experience including rare books artworks films and videos personal archives and objects. Were part of Wellcome a charitable foundation supporting science to help build a healthier future for everyone.

Where in Wellcome will I be working

You will be leading the Public Programme Operations team within the Curatorial and Public Programmes department reporting to the Head of Exhibitions Design & Planning.

The Public Programme Operations team is a group of technical and operational experts and support staff who help to deliver Wellcome Collections renowned programme of exhibitions and events. The team helps to ensure administrative and planning processes across the programme are effective and also ensures the practical and technical aspects of our work are of the highest standard.

What will I be doing

In this role you will manage the operational and technical aspects of Wellcome Collections exhibitions and engagement programme developing effective systems processes and team capabilities to support the planning delivery and ongoing success of exhibitions displays events and public engagement activities. You will line manage four roles the Technical Manager Production Assistant Engagement Planning Manager and a Public Programmes Officer. You will work closely with the Exhibition Project Management and Design Lead and Head Curator as well as collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.

As the Public Programmes Operations Lead

• Lead the development of effective systems tools and processes to support successful delivery of the public programme.

• Oversee programme planning processes budgeting monitoring and reporting ensuring alignment with organisational objectives financial controls and risk management requirements.

• Provide leadership for technical and operational teams ensuring the safe accessible and high-quality installation of exhibition and programme content.

• Drive cross-team collaboration across programming content digital communications marketing and finance teams to support integrated planning and delivery.

• Maintain robust governance compliance and health and safety standards developing and implementing policies and procedures that support best practice.

• Champion audience-focused planning evaluation and continuous improvement across the deparment.

Is this job for me

We are looking for an experienced cultural sector professional with a strong track record of delivering ambitious creative programmes within the museum cultural or heritage sector. You will bring expertise in programme planning budgeting risk management and team leadership alongside a sound understanding of the operational and technical requirements of exhibitions events and public engagement. An excellent communicator and relationship builder you will be confident influencing and presenting at all levels while managing complex priorities with resilience and professionalism. You will be committed to access diversity and inclusive practice with the ability to work collaboratively across teams inspire others and adopt a practical hands-on approach to delivering exceptional audience experience

How to apply

To apply for this role pleasesubmitan up-to-date CV and answertwoapplicationquestions todemonstratethat you meet theminimumrequirements for the role.

MinimumCriteria:

• Experiencemanagingambitiouscreativeprogrammesin a museum cultureor heritage setting.

• Programmemanagementexpertisewith experience in planning schedulingriskand budget management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills withexpertisein presentingadvocatingandfacilitatingacross various levels of governance.

• Experience ofleading a team using strong management skills.

You can view the Job Description on our website.

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website

Our Hybrid Way of Working

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.

At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday Wednesday

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at.

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