Serpentine

Championing new ideas in contemporary art since 1970, Serpentine has presented pioneering exhibitions for half a century from a wide range of emerging practitioners to the most internationally recognised artists of our time. Across two sites only five minutes apart in London’s Kensington Gardens, Serpentine presents a year-round, free programme of exhibitions, education, live events and technological innovation, in the park and beyond.

Proud to maintain free access for all visitors, Serpentine reaches an exceptionally broad audience and maintains a deep connection with its local community. Marking its 50th anniversary, Serpentine looks to the future with a programme responding to the urgent issues of today. Key themes are: ecology and the climate emergency, equity and inclusion, education, architecture and the impact of digital and new technologies.

Serpentine is now looking to appoint a Director of Operations & Strategy. This newly created role will report to CEO and work alongside their fellow Senior Management Team (SMT) members to ensure the Serpentine’s vision and the 3-year plan becomes a reality. The role maintains a focus on the day-to-day operations to enable the CEO and Artistic Director to focus on devising strategy, fundraising and new initiatives. A key responsibility area is to nurture and develop a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team, steering cross-functional projects to deliver quality operations and cultural change. To have overall responsibility for developing and delivering the HR and IT strategies aligned with the overall Serpentine business plan. The candidate will have a track record of operational management within the creative industries and will be adept at managing across a broad series of function. We are looking for an exceptionally strong communicator who is able to work in detail, as well as thinking strategically. The postholder will have an interest in contemporary art and will be aligned with the mission and values of Serpentine. Working under the new Chief Executive as the organisation looks forward with a new strategic plan, this is an exceptionally exciting time to join Serpentine.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Serpentine on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference code: PYYAC. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 16 June 2022.