The British Museum is seeking a Head of Young People's Programmes. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Bloomsbury, London. The successful candidate will earn £41,852 per annum.

The role: As the Head of Young People's Programmes, you will conceive, develop and deliver high-quality and appealing programmes for Young People to maximise visitor engagement with the Museum’s Collection, in line with the Museum’s vision, values and purpose. You will display an awareness of a wide variety of relevant social and cultural issues and integrate these into a programme that will best suit the audience’s needs. You will also work with young people to co-design activities and resources, and ensure this audience is integrated into the Museum’s plans for the future.

Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant subject, be a skilled project manager in an education or cultural environment, have excellent communication skills, and have experience in managing programmes while adhering to deadlines and budgets. A passion for working with young people and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with them is essential.

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 a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen.

Benefits: 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, employee assistance programme, and discounts on food and gift shop purchases.

Application details: The application deadline is 12pm (midday) on 23 July 2025. For more information about this role, please see the job description. The interviews are expected to take place on 14 August. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].

Visa requirements: 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. To offer a sponsorship, the job role you apply needs to be in the list of eligible occupations. Additionally (with some limited exceptions), the role will need to meet the new minimum salary threshold of £41,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is the highest.