• leading and managing the planning of the overall M+ temporary exhibition programme to ensure that all exhibitions are delivered efficiently to the highest possible curatorial standard, on time and to budget;

• overseeing all future rotating collection exhibitions and ensuring adequate planning and provision of resources are in place;

• managing and developing an exhibitions team, including recruitment and training of staff, and leading the development of exhibition policies and procedures;

• line managing the Exhibitions, Installations & Displays and Design teams to ensure efficient delivery of exhibition programme across the Museum;

• planning and allocating resources for exhibitions and effectively distributing work to ensure tight coordination and transparent communication amongst the Curatorial Department, Registration & Collections Management and Conservation teams;

• mastering overall exhibitions budgets;

• working with the senior management team across M+ to communicate and plan the delivery of the exhibitions and displays programme in a timely manner;

• recognising critical risks and taking action to mitigate them;

• ensuring all exhibitions are evaluated and evaluation is acted upon; continuously collecting and analysing audience and attendance data to inform the Museum’s efforts;

• collaborating with Development Department to secure sponsorship for the Museum exhibitions and installations;

• overseeing the planning and execution of the first collection installation at the M+ building as part of the Opening Display project;

• participating in strategic planning, budgeting and decision making for the Exhibitions & Displays activities; and acting as a champion for M+ exhibitions regionally and internationally.

• possess a recognised university degree in art history, museum studies or equivalent;

• have at least 10 to 15 years of experience managing all aspects of temporary exhibitions including international tours within a large cultural organisation and extensive experience with international projects and partners;

• have a proven record of working to international museum standards for transport, packing, handling and environmental requirements and negotiating contracts;

• showcase excellent project management skills and ability to plan work to meet agreed standards and monitor deadlines and budgets;

• demonstrate ability to work in a changing environment and to institute new standards, working methods and practices that result in improved efficiency and effectiveness whist maintaining moral and an enjoyable work environment for the team;

• be highly organised with a strong sense of integrity, personal responsibility and ability to prioritise effectively;

• be capable of addressing complex issues and resolving conflicts even when facing high pressure situations;

• demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience of managing, motivating and leading interdisciplinary teams, both directly as a line manager and indirectly on project teams;

• be well connected with a broad network of international peers and other museums professionals; and

be a highly effective communicator with influencing skills (written and oral) in English and preferably in Chinese.