• Gallery Operations and Exhibitions Manager

    Gallery Operations and Exhibitions Manager

    We are looking for a Gallery Operations and Exhibitions Manager to join the Charles Burnand Gallery at an exciting moment of expansion. With our established London gallery,  a new destination  in the Cotswolds and an increasing global art fair programme, this role is central to delivering the gallery’s next phase of growth.

    Working closely with the Founder, Managing Director and Marketing Manager, you will implement the gallery’s exhibition and fair strategy from beginning to end. 

    Success in this role is defined by meticulous execution, calm coordination across multiple stakeholders, and the consistent delivery of exhibitions and fair presentations to the highest standard.

  • Your key duties will include: 
    Exhibition Management & Logistics:
    • Plan and execute the internal exhibition programme across two gallery locations and external global art fair programme.
    • Convert exhibition and fair programmes into clear project plans, timelines, budgets and technical specifications.
    • Prepare and submit fair applications in collaboration with the Creative Director.
    • Develop exhibition spatial plans in collaboration with the design team and Creative Director.
    • Oversee installation and deinstallation.
    • Manage booth and set fabrication, lighting plans, AV requirements and specialist display solutions.
    • Coordinate the production schedules for on-time delivery of artworks with artists, internal production team and art handlers.
     Gallery Operations:
    • Set and maintain world-class gallery infrastructure and physical environment
    • Manage contractor relationships for exhibition changes and gallery launches
    • Implement private views, client dinners and VIP events.
     Artwork Database and Content Management:
    • Obtain accurate information from artists for exhibition and fair artworks
    • Liaise with marketing assistant to upload and maintain accurate information in the database
    • Arrange photography and videography shoots related to exhibitions and fairs
     
     Skills and experience required
    • Project management of multiple internal exhibitions and external fair cycles, including international fairs
    • Familiar with the Artlogic platform  
    • Experience with 3D design software
    • 5+ years experience in a commercial art or design gallery
    • Strong organisation and project management skills
    • Confident working in a high-value client facing environment

     

     
    This is a full-time position (Monday-Friday, occasional weekends)

     To apply for the position please send your CV and a covering letter to jobs@charlesburnand.com