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Join the British Museum, one of the world's cultural leaders, as a Supporter Events and Engagement Assistant as we embark on an exciting major redevelopment project.
Overview
Salary
£29642
Location
Bloomsbury / Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum is an icon in the representation of the world's rich cultural diversity and history. We are embarking on one of the largest redevelopment projects globally, setting the stage for a compelling 21st-century museum experience that constantly adapts and evolves. Our team integrates the spirit of the institution into a tangible public interface.
Role Summary:
- Support the Development team in engaging with members and supporters.
- Help develop and deliver member events and supporter events.
- Assist in the production of the Museum’s Magazine and other communications, for print and in-person events.
Role Requirements:
- Experience in communications and events.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
- Excellent relationship skills with various stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, especially in written and visual communications, along with presentation skills.
- Attention to detail, with excellent copywriting and editing skills.
- Understanding of fundraising and marketing practices and principles.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus privilege days and bank holidays.
- Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme.
- Free entry to a range of museums and exhibitions.
- Opportunities to participate in private and public Museum activities.
- Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans.
- Professional and personal development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
- Flexibility to work remotely.
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. The Masterplan will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
The role: As a Supporter Events and Engagement Assistant, you will play a key part in the Development team in supporting the engagement function, including the development and delivery of Member and supporter events, the production of the Museum’s Magazine, the production of Member and supporter communications and broader engagement activities, in print and in person.
Job requirements: Experience of working with communications and events. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise own work. Excellent stakeholder relationship skills. Good communication skills and exemplary abilities in producing written and visual communications with good presentation skills. Rigorous attention to detail with copywriting and editing skills. An understanding of fundraising and marketing practices and principles.
Benefits: 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, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans. Professional and personal development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
Additional details: The Museum offers a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We would typically see this role as working on site about 3 days a week.
