Job Title: Gallery Production Manager Department: Research and Innovation Reporting to: Gallery Director Location: St Stephen's Green Contract/Duration: Fixed Term Full Time (3 years) Salary: up to €50,000 (plus an additional 10% performance related payment subject to meeting specific KPIs) Closing Date: April 28th 2025 A new public health gallery RCSI's new public health gallery is a flagship public engagement facility located in 118 St Stephen's Green, a striking new building which writes the latest chapter of our historic story in the heart of Dublin.
Due for completion in late 2025, 118 St Stephen's Green is an 8-storey €95 million project that will transform and enrich students' learning experience and provide vital infrastructure for our pioneering health-sciences research and innovation.
In the entrance foyer of the building, with views onto St Stephen's Green, the gallery is RCSI's first purpose-built public space, welcoming people in to join a shared culture of learning, innovation and creativity.
Through a rolling programme of exhibitions, events and online activities, the gallery will be a place for everyone to join conversations about living longer, healthier and happier lives.
Gallery Production Manager As Gallery Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in a small team.
Your skills in project planning and delivery and logistical management will underpin the gallery's rolling programme of exhibitions and events to create a vibrant visitor offer.
Programme Management and Operations Project management of temporary exhibitions, immersive installations or events, from concept design, formative evaluation and delivery to operations and summative evaluation.
Planning and oversight of exhibition construction (on-site or off-site), installation, operations and deinstallation.
The space is approximately 250m2 and it is envisaged that modular reusable structures will be used to ensure a more sustainable approach.
There will be a large digital screen in the space.
Management of and acting as first point of contact for contractors (for example including Design, Fitout, AV) Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and best practice, and all necessary permits and licences Supporting project content teams to create a compelling storytelling environment Liaison with external stakeholders including object lenders, artists, and partner organisations Liaison and coordination with RCSI teams including representatives of Schools and Research Departments, Estates & Support Services, IT Department, Communications and Events, Marketing Departments and the Library Department Management of project documentation including project initiation documents, risk registers, object and artwork loan records, partnership agreements and O&M manuals Management of the gallery store Financial and Resource Management Working with the Gallery Director, setting and managing budgets for each project as part of the wider programming budget Managing project cost plans for each design stage, regularly monitoring and reviewing costs to ensure that exhibitions are delivered within budget Managing project programmes, critical paths, and risk registers Managing procurement processes in line with RCSI procedures General Duties Acting as a Gallery Duty Manager on a rota basis Supporting the Gallery Director in long-term planning of the programme Deputising for the Gallery Director as necessary Supporting the Digital Content Producer and other team members Management of gallery staff and volunteers as required Development of sustainable practices for exhibition production Acting as an ambassador for the Gallery and Public Engagement activities in RCSI and externally.
Performing such other duties as may be required from time to time Undertaking other appropriate duties as assigned by the Gallery Director or nominee Complying with statutory legislation and gallery rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff and student welfare and safety Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required Representing the best interests of the Gallery/RCSI at all times Qualifications - (Desirable): Professional qualifications in project management, for example PMP, Prince 2, IOSH.
Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Strong experience of managing and delivering exhibitions in public venues such as galleries, museums, heritage sites and tourist attractions Experience of managing consultants and contractors Experience of budget management Knowledge of procurement processes Knowledge of health and safety legislation and systems of management High level of proficiency of Microsoft Office, and project management software Experience of managing a complex workload in a dynamic and changing environment Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): Experience of line management or mentoring staff An interest in medicine and health sciences We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you.
This role will occasionally require out-of-hours and weekend work.
This job description is an outline of the duties for the role.
Details may change over time once the gallery has opened to the public and we assess ongoing operational and programming plans to best serve our audiences.
The role is based at RCSI at St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.
We operate a hybrid working policy but please note that during certain periods, for example exhibition install and decant, full-time attendance onsite is likely to be required.
Travel within Ireland and internationally may be required as necessary.
Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal by the closing date with your CV and cover letter.
Informal Enquiries can be directed to the Gallery Director, Alison Boyle, at .
Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health.
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive.
We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future.
In addition to our city centre campus and world-class facilities, there are a wide range of excellent benefits available to our employees, including: Onsite gym €10 per month Flexible working arrangements Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme for all employees (Willis Towers Watson, pension documents outlined below) RCSI Investment Guide Pension Scheme Guide Benefits Schedule Life assurance/death in service Long term illness/disability income replacement Free advice on health/motor and home insurance Discounted services, including GP Support for parents and carers Taxsaver commuter tickets BiketoWork Free eye test at the National Optometry centre €12/day for parking for all RSCI staff in the St. Stephens green/RCSI car park RCSI's Learning and Development team facilitate and provide training opportunities for all staff Sports and social club Opportunities to volunteer in the community 26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 days Privilege days - In addition to your annual leave entitlements and public holidays, RCSI also grants privilege days to our employees (paid time off during Easter and Christmas periods).
We also offer a number of leave options to support the working lives of our employees.
Paid maternity leave Paid Paternity leave Parental leave