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Join the prestigious British Museum team as an Events Manager and shape the future of adult programming
Overview
Salary
£33368
Location
London, UK
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Expires at anytime
The British Museum stands as a sanctuary of human history and culture, boasting a vast collection that travels through time from the Rosetta Stone to the Parthenon sculptures. As an iconic institution and a top visitor attraction, the Museum represents global heritage and offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment.
Role Summary:
- Assist in the development and execution of the museum’s adult programs, particularly for the Korea Culture Centre.
- Plan and coordinate high-profile events, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
- Research and curate content while engaging potential contributors for events.
- Manage logistics and oversee freelance staff, including event delivery and payments.
Role Requirements:
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Strong project planning skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience in programming within a museum or similar setting is desirable.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility and creativity in a dynamic work environment.
The British Museum values diversity and offers a competitive package, including a generous leave allowance, pension scheme, free museum access, subsidized food and gifts, and flexible working arrangements. It is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is home to a remarkable collection that 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 role of the Events Manager: Adult Programmes involves assisting with the rollout of the museum’s adult program events. This post will focus on the public program for the Korea Culture Centre and includes high-profile events. Key responsibilities include contributing to the planning and delivery of several high-profile adult programme events, researching content and potential contributors to events, and liaising with freelance staff over content, arrangements for delivery of events and payment.
To be successful in this role, the post holder would require a degree or equivalent in the relevant subject and thorough attention to detail in project planning. Prior experience in programming in a museum or similar institute would be helpful. High levels of organization and excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Being able to effectively prioritize, be flexible and be creative in problem solving approach is key to this role.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays, membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme, free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions, participation in private and public Museum activities, interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans, professional and personal development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
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 offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation.
