Head of Temporary Display Delivery

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. Our world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. We also hold an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years.

As the Head of Temporary Display Delivery, you will manage and ensure the delivery of a programme of temporary displays arising from the Museum’s masterplan projects. You will work with colleagues across the Museum to develop content and deliver a programme of interim displays for material decanted in advance of gallery redevelopments, as well as a series of changing displays. You will be responsible for the deployment of project management and delivery processes to ensure the success of the programme including, but not limited to, budget, programme, risk, stakeholder and quality management.

Job requirements include a degree in a relevant subject, experience in managing complex exhibition or display projects, involving multi-disciplined teams, and excellent organisation, problem solving, risk management and communication skills. You should also have demonstrated experience of leading and motivating teams to deliver on time and within budget.

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.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants and 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. We specifically encourage applications from candidates from ethnic minority groups who are underrepresented within our senior roles. We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation.