Exhibition Project Manager

The Exhibition Project Manager will support the Curator and Director of Production to realise and co-ordinate a large-scale costume heritage exhibition to mark the Royal Exchange Theatre’s 50th anniversary.

The Curator and Artistic Director will have overall responsibility and sign off for the exhibition.

Project overview: ‘Mythic Reinvention: Five Decades of Costume and Craft’ will explore the heritage of the RET, showcasing iconic costumes, oral histories, and behind-the-scenes narratives from the past five decades. The exhibition will be developed with community members from the theatre’s Elders and Young Company graduates who will create a performance piece in conversation with the exhibition.

The Exhibition Project Manager is a vital role, working across the theatre and externally with staff and freelancers. They will be highly organised and strong communicator with a commitment to providing the highest level of programme delivery for the broadest possible audience. Please see the job description for full details.

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. Mythic Reinvention: Five Decades of Costume and Craft is made possible with the Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able develop and deliver this project, celebrating 50 years of theatre-making, focused on preserving and sharing our costume heritage.

To apply, please download the application form (below), complete, and then send to recruitment@royalexchange.co.uk

We do not accept covering letters and/or CVs as applications.

If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact us.