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Join the British Museum's Dynamic International Team as a Project Manager and Bring History to the World
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Salary £38750
Location Bloomsbury / Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
The British Museum, a treasure trove of human history and culture, is on the lookout for a Project Manager for International Engagement. With an illustrious legacy since 1753 and a reach that spans across the globe, the museum is not just a hub for visitors but a symbol of cultural exchange and learning. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of the Museum's mission to share knowledge through its International Touring Exhibitions.
- Oversee the development and delivery of international touring exhibitions.
- Coordinate the transportation of exhibition materials.
- Work closely with loans administrators and various teams.
- Manage project budgets under a line manager's supervision.
- A university degree or equivalent experience in project management.
- Prior experience in international projects and budget management.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Cultural sensitivity and a readiness to travel internationally.
- Foreign language abilities are a plus.
The British Museum values diversity and offers a supportive work environment alongside a competitive benefits package, which includes ample annual leave, pension scheme, free museum entries, discounts, and more. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, or the Museum can sponsor eligible roles. Interested applicants should read the full job description and reach out to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org for more information.
The British Museum is seeking a full-time Project Manager for International Engagement. This role involves managing the development and delivery of several of the Museum’s portfolio of International Touring Exhibitions to overseas hosts. The post-holder may also be required to project manage the delivery of other of the Museum’s international advisory and/or training services.
Key responsibilities include managing the development of the Museum’s international touring exhibitions, coordinating the delivery of exhibition materials, liaising with loans administrators, and managing the budget for the delivery of the exhibition under the supervision of a line manager.
The ideal candidate will be a university graduate or equivalent with project management experience, experience working on international projects, and budget management experience. They should have the ability to communicate well at all levels across an organisation and influence people to achieve “buy-in” to a project. A sense of tact and diplomacy, the ability to adopt a culturally sensitive approach, and a willingness to travel abroad are also required. Foreign language skills are desirable.
The British Museum, founded in 1753, is a leading visitor attraction with a remarkable collection spanning over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, 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, 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.
Please note that we have a legal responsibility to ensure that employees have the right to work in the UK. If you currently do not hold the right to work in the UK, we can only sponsor a limited number of roles that meet eligibility criteria. For more information, please see the job description or contact [email removed - click apply for more details].
