Project Manager, Exhibitions (Maternity Cover)

The British Museum – Bloomsbury, London, UK

Salary: £40,312 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 6 months (full-time, 41 hours per week)
Application Deadline: 12 pm (midday) on Monday, November 25, 2024

Role Overview
The British Museum is seeking a Project Manager to join the team responsible for high-profile temporary exhibitions. This role involves close collaboration with internal departments, designers, contractors, and external partners to deliver innovative, audience-centered exhibitions. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of exhibition planning and execution, including budgeting and post-project evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and manage delivery teams for exhibitions, ensuring input from relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Define and communicate clear project objectives, timelines, and critical milestones.
• Develop financial plans, resource allocations, and identify necessary support from both internal staff and external contractors.
• Oversee risk management and ensure issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Proven experience managing public-facing projects with multi-disciplinary teams, including skills in risk management, budget oversight, and issue resolution.
• Communication: Strong communicator at all levels, with persuasive skills to achieve buy-in from stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong facilitator and organizer, able to manage multiple project elements simultaneously.

About the British Museum
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s vast collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, featuring iconic artifacts such as the Rosetta Stone and the Sutton-Hoo treasures. As one of the world’s leading visitor attractions, the museum offers diverse cultural experiences and educational resources.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 10 years) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
• Civil service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free entry to various museums and exhibitions.
• Access to private and public Museum activities, including curator talks and behind-the-scenes experiences.
• Interest-free loans for travel, bicycle, and rental deposits.
• Professional development opportunities and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on Museum food and shop purchases.