Programme Manager: Collection Storage Strategy
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£49,962 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 2 December 2022
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional project or programme manager to lead on the development and delivery of an estate-wide plan for collection storage. This ambitious programme aims to transform access to the Museum’s unparalleled research collection through the delivery of new stores, study spaces and support facilities as part of the masterplan, as well as coordination across business as usual activities to ensure the delivery of strategic priorities and a continuous improvement in collection storage standards, in accordance with the Museum’s collection storage and care strategies.
Key areas of responsibility:
In this role, you will develop the plan for the distribution and contribute to the design specification of new collection stores and associated facilities to support the delivery of the Museum’s masterplan, identifying the need for collection, building and user surveys and projects and working with colleagues across the Museum in their delivery. You will manage the development of standard methodologies for packing and storage, and you will manage high-value procurement exercises to ensure consistent high quality and value for money across major projects. Timely communication and positive stakeholder engagement will be key to the success of this programme.
About you:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a proven track record of strategic planning and business analysis, ideally within the context of the RIBA Plan of Work. Experience of delivering complex projects to time and budget is essential. You will be comfortable leading and managing multidisciplinary and cross-departmental teams, and be able to demonstrate substantial stakeholder engagement and change management experience.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Membership of the civil service pension scheme
- Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
- Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We are also currently piloting a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage and how flexible working could work for you.
