
Deputy Director (Visitor Experience)
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- Lead the Visitor Experience Division and associated service providers to provide exceptional services.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for enhancing visitor experience in alignment with the museum's overall vision, mission and goals.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure a cohesive and integrated visitor experience across all touchpoints.
- Partner with relevant teams in implementing evolving technologies and digital tools to stay on the leading edge, continually improving visitor engagement/satisfaction.
- Design omni-channel user experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques, including observational studies, visitor interviews, focus group discussions, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery.
- Further evolve the visitor experience to deliver personalized, differentiated visitor journeys, including the development of customized itineraries/product bundles which cut across the different product lines of the Gallery (exhibitions, public programmes, curatorial programmes, education/family programmes, tours, F&B experiences) and 3rd party partner offerings.
- Create user flows and prototypes to effectively conceptualise and communicate detailed interaction behaviours, including collaboration with Curatorial, Audience Engagement, Marketing, Business Development Partnership Development to include pre and post visit engagement.
- Maximize every customer service interaction, deepen visitor engagement, build loyalty, and drive value over customer's lifetime.
- Assume overall ownership of common, shared spaces (arrival/entry points, public circulation spaces, programming/event spaces) in the museum, coordinating its effective use across different departments/stakeholder groups such that there's a consistent, coherent and fulfilling experience for all key visitors groups.
- Oversee the smooth and efficient delivery of visitor & membership services, ticketing sales and tour operations.
- Monitor efficiency of outsourced contact center (Gallery Hotline).
- Ensure standard operating procedures are up-to-date, Front-of-House (FOH) staff provide consistent, high-quality customer service that aligns with the museum's brand and standards.
- Regularly assess visitor feedback to make improvements and refinement on service delivery and front-facing touchpoints for a seamless experience.
- General place-keeping to maintain a safe, enjoyable and welcoming space for visitors.
- Provide ground-up insights to key stakeholders for public programs, exhibitions, tours, and other experiences to promote the museum's collections and attendance.
- Contribute to various cross-divisional committees to create meaningful interactions for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that emphasizes creativity, service excellence, and continuous learning.
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide top-tier visitor service.
- Develop and manage the divisional budget, ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining a high standard of service and operational excellence.
- Monitor and report on performance metrics, including visitor satisfaction, ticketed attendance etc, adjusting as necessary to meet strategic goals.
- Periodically review business continuity plan and SOP for recency.
- Lead the FOH team in Gallery's annual business continuity exercise.
- Ensure FOH team complies with workplace safety & health policies and procedures.
- Degree or diploma in Business, Hospitality Management or a related field.
- At least 7-10 years of experience in visitor experience, customer services and operations in similar settings, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in developing and managing customer experience strategies & services that drive engagement and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated competencies in integrating onsite and online touchpoints as it relates to user experience design & digital interfaces essential.
- Strong subject knowledge in operations, with prior experience in managing or supporting front of house operations specifically but not limited to ticketing and tours.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically, innovate, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills with attention to detail. Systematic, analytical, and strong in operational process design and execution.
- Adept in budget planning and cost management. Knowledge of good procurement practices and audit processes.
- Passion for the arts, culture, public education and accessibility would be an advantage.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and in accordance to operational schedules when needed.
- Lead the Visitor Experience Division and associated service providers to provide exceptional services.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for enhancing visitor experience in alignment with the museum's overall vision, mission and goals.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure a cohesive and integrated visitor experience across all touchpoints.
- Partner with relevant teams in implementing evolving technologies and digital tools to stay on the leading edge, continually improving visitor engagement/satisfaction.
- Design omni-channel user experiences using participatory and iterative design techniques, including observational studies, visitor interviews, focus group discussions, usability testing, and other forms of requirements discovery.
- Further evolve the visitor experience to deliver personalized, differentiated visitor journeys, including the development of customized itineraries/product bundles which cut across the different product lines of the Gallery (exhibitions, public programmes, curatorial programmes, education/family programmes, tours, F&B experiences) and 3rd party partner offerings.
- Create user flows and prototypes to effectively conceptualise and communicate detailed interaction behaviours, including collaboration with Curatorial, Audience Engagement, Marketing, Business Development Partnership Development to include pre and post visit engagement.
- Maximize every customer service interaction, deepen visitor engagement, build loyalty, and drive value over customer's lifetime.
- Assume overall ownership of common, shared spaces (arrival/entry points, public circulation spaces, programming/event spaces) in the museum, coordinating its effective use across different departments/stakeholder groups such that there's a consistent, coherent and fulfilling experience for all key visitors groups.
- Oversee the smooth and efficient delivery of visitor & membership services, ticketing sales and tour operations.
- Monitor efficiency of outsourced contact center (Gallery Hotline).
- Ensure standard operating procedures are up-to-date, Front-of-House (FOH) staff provide consistent, high-quality customer service that aligns with the museum's brand and standards.
- Regularly assess visitor feedback to make improvements and refinement on service delivery and front-facing touchpoints for a seamless experience.
- General place-keeping to maintain a safe, enjoyable and welcoming space for visitors.
- Provide ground-up insights to key stakeholders for public programs, exhibitions, tours, and other experiences to promote the museum's collections and attendance.
- Contribute to various cross-divisional committees to create meaningful interactions for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that emphasizes creativity, service excellence, and continuous learning.
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide top-tier visitor service.
- Develop and manage the divisional budget, ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining a high standard of service and operational excellence.
- Monitor and report on performance metrics, including visitor satisfaction, ticketed attendance etc, adjusting as necessary to meet strategic goals.
- Periodically review business continuity plan and SOP for recency.
- Lead the FOH team in Gallery's annual business continuity exercise.
- Ensure FOH team complies with workplace safety & health policies and procedures.
- Degree or diploma in Business, Hospitality Management or a related field.
- At least 7-10 years of experience in visitor experience, customer services and operations in similar settings, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in developing and managing customer experience strategies & services that drive engagement and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated competencies in integrating onsite and online touchpoints as it relates to user experience design & digital interfaces essential.
- Strong subject knowledge in operations, with prior experience in managing or supporting front of house operations specifically but not limited to ticketing and tours.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically, innovate, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project management and prioritization skills with attention to detail. Systematic, analytical, and strong in operational process design and execution.
- Adept in budget planning and cost management. Knowledge of good procurement practices and audit processes.
- Passion for the arts, culture, public education and accessibility would be an advantage.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and in accordance to operational schedules when needed.