Project and Operations Manager for Collections Decant

CHRIST CHURCH PICTURE GALLERY, OXFORD 

Christ Church seeks to appoint a fixed-term project manager to oversee the decant of its Picture Gallery collection pending crucial restoration and ambitious redevelopment works to the building. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a historic institution, playing a key role in the planning of the decant and movement of one of Britain's most important Old Master collections. 

As Picture Gallery Project Manager, you will report to the Curator of the Picture Gallery, who oversees the day-to-day running of the Picture Gallery and its collections. The Curator of the Picture Gallery works closely with the Curator of Pictures, a tutorial fellow and member of the Governing Body. You and the Curator of the Picture Gallery will liaise regularly on progress towards the decant with the Curator of Pictures and the Senior Censor so that updates can go to the termly meeting of the Pictures Committee. 

The Picture Gallery Project and Operations Manager will produce detailed project charts setting out all stages of the gallery decant and support the management and planning through to a successful conclusion. 

We are looking for a trustworthy individual with proven experience of project management preferably in a museum and heritage sector, ideally including relocation of art and artefacts. The successful candidate will be highly computer literate and proficiency in the use of MS Office, with proven ability with project management software, spreadsheets and databases, preferably museum management software (for example Museum Plus). Experience of co-ordinating fine art transportation and insurance is desirable. 

This post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to start 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and offers a salary of University Scale Grade 7 currently £39,424 - £47,779 (with a discretionary amount to £51,983). 

Further particulars, including instructions about how to apply, may be downloaded via the 'Apply' button above.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 17 November 2025.

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