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Design Your Future at the British Museum: Lead Inspiring Projects in a World-Class Cultural Institution
Overview
Salary
£46742 - £51088
Location
Bloomsbury (WCEC)
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98% Remote- UK
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Expires at anytime
About the British Museum: Join the prestigious British Museum, an iconic institution home to a collection that chronicles over two million years of human history. As a global leader in the cultural sector, the Museum offers the unique opportunity to work in an environment that celebrates history and innovation. Immerse yourself in a role that combines the charm of heritage with the challenge of contemporary design.
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Role Summary:
- Lead as the primary design manager for diverse Museum-wide projects, including high-visibility gallery displays and critical infrastructure upgrades.
- Oversee design aspects from architectural planning to fire safety, ensuring all work honors the Museum's heritage status.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance the Museum's appeal and functionality.
Role Requirements:
- Degree in Architecture, built-environment, or related field, with post-graduate qualification preferred.
- Accreditation in a relevant professional body, with expertise in project and design management.
- Proven experience in leading projects in a cultural or museum setting, with a deep understanding of the procurement process.
- Strong communication skills to articulate project visions and strategies effectively.
Application Process Details:
- For more information about the role, review the detailed job description.
- Interviews scheduled for the week commencing March 25, 2024.
- Contact [email removed - click apply for more details] for any support with your application.
- Learn about the Museum's commitment to equality and diversity, and its flexible working pilot at the interview stage.
Benefits: Enjoy a competitive package including a civil service pension, free museum entries, generous leave, loans for travel and rentals, development opportunities, and more.
Role Summary Design Manager Estates and Capital Projects Full-time Permanent £46,742 - £51,088 per annum. There are 2 vacancies for this role. The role is to act as the lead client design management representative for planning, design and delivery of projects across the Museum’s capital (fabric and infrastructure) and masterplan investment programmes (including galleries and displays). Projects are Museum-wide and range from high-profile front-of-house projects, to innovative infrastructure projects, along with standard renewal and replacement projects in a unique heritage environment and organisation.
Key areas of responsibility Act as the design representative to enable the successful development and delivery of core capital and masterplan projects, covering but not limited to the following core disciplines: Architectural, galleries and displays, signage and wayfinding, including interfaces with planning and historic listed building consents, MEPh (mechanical, electrical, public health) engineering, specifically covering HV / LV / life safety infrastructure distribution and resilience, and HVAC systems and distribution, Structural and civil engineering (including water management and below-ground infrastructure), Vertical transportation, Fire safety (life safety and property protection).
Job requirements Educated to degree level in a Architectural/built-environment/ construction-related disciple, or equivalent experience. Post-graduate degree in Architecture/ Interior Architecture/Heritage Management. Professional body accreditation, or formal qualification in a related field, eg. ARB. Project Management/ Programme Management/ Risk Management/Design Management qualifications. Significant experience planning, developing and delivering projects within a large national museum or art gallery, or similar context. Experience of working with design teams on new-build and refurbishment projects in the cultural sector. Knowledge and expertise on procurement of consultants and contractors within the public sector, and knowledge of relevant suppliers in the marketplace. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write strategies, briefs, and scopes, providing clarity via written appraisals to Project Team members.
Benefits 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.
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.
Additional details For more information about this role, please see the job description. The interviews are expected to take place on w/c Monday 25 th March 2024. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details]. 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 fairly 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. The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
