Location
Bloomsbury, London (Hybrid) - At least 1 day per week onsite

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£51,623 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of our international touring exhibition programme. This role sits at the intersection of exhibitions, collections and international engagement, managing a portfolio of touring exhibitions from development through to delivery with overseas host institutions. You will collaborate closely with curators and colleagues across the Museum to bring together the many strands involved in creating successful international exhibitions, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time and within budget.

This is a unique opportunity to help take the Museum's exhibitions to audiences internationally. You will work with exceptional collections and specialist colleagues across the organisation, while developing relationships with cultural institutions around the world. If you are an experienced museum professional who enjoys bringing together people, collections, content and complex logistics to deliver ambitious exhibitions, we would love to hear from you.

The British Museum is currently undergoing its biggest transformation in nearly 300 years, including large scale building and gallery changes, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. This role will contribute to that exciting future, guided by the Museum’s founding vision to connect arts and sciences and be accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Benefits
Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access. Civil Service Pension Scheme defined benefit with considerable employer contribution. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years). Social and wellbeing perks including staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. Learning and development through courses, mentoring and support for professional qualifications. Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for counselling and wellbeing support.

Values
Our values drive everything we do: Care Deeply, Embrace the Unknown, Spark Curiosity, Value Many Voices. These values are integral to our recruitment process and workplace culture.

Experience
Significant project management experience within the museum or wider cultural sector. Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Experience working on exhibitions or similar museum and cultural projects. Experience managing international projects and working effectively with partners from different countries and cultures.

About you
Strong budget, risk and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, confident working with curators, specialist colleagues, senior stakeholders and external partners. Collaborative, organised and proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects. Strong judgement, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity when representing the Museum externally. Willingness to travel abroad as required.

Qualifications
A project management qualification or additional foreign language skills are advantageous but not required.