Thank you for your interest in the role of MEP Manager with the National Portrait Gallery. The National Portrait Gallery, founded in 1856 and housed in a Grade 1 listed building, is uniquely placed to encourage reflection on the nature of British society, as the only national museum focusing on British identity and the individual impact and influence of people making a mark on the country’s history and culture. Over the past 15 years, the Gallery has enjoyed a period of great success with record breaking visitor numbers to the Gallery in central London, through our National and International programmes and our website. However, we became increasingly aware of the limitations of the Gallery’s facilities, and the need to improve and enhance the visitor experience. As such, we have embarked on a major project, Inspiring People, which will be the biggest transformation the Gallery has ever undertaken. Designed by Jamie Fobert Architects and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project comprises a comprehensive re-display of the Collection, combined with a significant refurbishment of the building, the creation of new public spaces, a more welcoming visitor entrance and public forecourt, and a new state of the art Learning Centre. Through this project, we will deepen the understanding and enjoyment of our remarkable Collection, sharing it with the widest and most diverse audience possible. In order to complete the project efficiently and to safeguard visitors, members of staff and the Collection, the Gallery in St Martin’s Place temporarily close to the public from 29 June 2020 while essential building works take place. The renewed Gallery will re-open in 2023. During this time, we will continue to share our Collection with the nation as we embark on an ambitious programme of activities, which will see hundreds of works travel across the UK through a series of partnerships and collaborations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Portrait Gallery and make an immediate impact.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Adrian Jackson Head of Estates and Operations
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