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Application Deadline: 23 November 2025
Department: Hayward Gallery Operations
Location: Southbank, London
Compensation: £38,500 - £40,000 / year (Full‑Time Equivalent)
Position Overview: We are currently looking for an Installation Manager to join our Visual Arts team in a full‑time, permanent role. As the technical project manager for at least one large visual art project per year, you will be responsible for the planning, installation, de‑installation, and maintenance of the project. We seek an experienced art handler or visual art technician who has led large teams of technicians on a project basis.
Applications submitted via e‑mail or third‑party agencies will not be considered.
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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and value diversity.
Key Responsibilities
* Project manage all technical aspects of your allocated visual art projects.
* Lead on planning of installation/deinstallation of visual art projects, developing in depth installation schedules.
* Provide detailed costs for production, fabrication, and maintenance, advising the curatorial team on required budgets.
Skills & Experience
* Significant experience in technical project management.
* Experience managing large teams of art technicians, including supervising freelance technicians.
* Proven experience in developing creative solutions to technical challenges.
* Working knowledge of H&S legislation and CDM regulations.
Benefits
* Minimum 5% pension contribution (up to 8% depending on employee contribution) from day 1 of employment.
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced family leave benefits.
* Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors.
* Staff ticket offers for SC events.
* Free entry to Hayward Gallery.
* Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations.
* Free staff yoga.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Performing Arts
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