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Lead exciting community projects at the world-renowned British Museum during its transformative phase
Overview
Salary
£43317
Location
Bloomsbury, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The British Museum, a global icon and UK's most visited museum located in Camden, is undergoing an exciting transformation. We aim to reinvent our galleries and improve visitor experience. This is an exhilarating phase in our journey, and you can be a crucial part of it.
Role Summary
- Provide strategic leadership for community engagement and co-develop initiatives with internal teams.
- Champion participatory practice and incorporate community perspectives into our Masterplan and learning strategies.
Role Requirements
- Experience in delivering arts, heritage, or cultural projects with community partners and strong skills in people management and project leadership.
- Understanding of good practice in working with community partners in a museum context and knowledge of London's diverse communities and inclusive engagement practices.
- Excellent communication, diplomatic skills, and sensitivity to diverse issues are essential.
Application Process Details
- Apart from the competitive benefits, being part of our team means working in an environment that values diversity and provides mental health support. We also offer various financial benefits and privileges, including free entry to national museums and discounts on gift shop purchases.
The British Museum, one of the world's most visited museums, is excited to announce an opening for the position of Head of Community Partnerships. Located in Camden, our museum welcomed 6.5 million visitors in 2024, making it the most visited museum in the UK. We are currently undergoing a significant transformation, which includes reinventing some of our galleries and enhancing the visitor experience as part of our Masterplan.
The role: As the Head of Community Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership in community engagement, collaborating closely with various teams within the Museum to co-develop initiatives that build trust and foster long-term relationships. You will champion participatory practice, influence decision-making, and ensure that community perspectives are integrated into our Masterplan and learning strategies.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and delivering arts, heritage, or cultural projects with community partners. You should possess strong skills in people management and project leadership, with a deep understanding of good practice in working with community partners in a museum context. Knowledge of London's diverse communities and inclusive engagement practices is essential. Excellent communication skills, strong diplomatic abilities, and sensitivity to diverse issues are crucial for building internal and external relationships.
Benefits: Joining our team means being part of a world-renowned institution where history, culture, and innovation converge. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays. We offer a generous civil service pension scheme, complimentary exhibition tickets, free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions, and discounts on gift shop purchases. Employees also enjoy interest-free travel loans, rental deposit loans, and an Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support.
Our Values: At the British Museum, our values of Care Deeply, Embrace the Unknown, Spark Curiosity, and Value Many Voices guide everything we do. We strive to create a working environment that empowers everyone and values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our representation of world culture.
