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Join the British Museum's ambitious cultural redevelopment project and design an engaging annual calendar of events.
Overview
Salary
£35928
Location
Bloomsbury / Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum, globally recognised for its commitment to preserving and exhibiting significant cultural artefacts, is in the throes of one of the world's most substantial cultural redevelopment projects. This opportunity allows you to become part of a transformative process aimed at shaping the Museum for the 21st century.
Role Summary:
- Design an annual calendar of high-quality events for Supporters and Members
- Efficient use of resources to make Supporters feel valued
- Manage the Member events programme
- Liaise with wider Development focusing on events for the Museum’s Patrons
Role Requirements:
- Degree education or equivalent experience
- Experience in managing large and small-scale events
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and health and safety guidelines
- Proficiency in managing delivery teams consisting of varying roles
- Strong understanding of event design and management
- Ability to manage a budget effectively
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills
Applicants can enjoy a range of benefits like generous leave allowances, memberships, wide access to museums and exhibitions, and varied learning opportunities. The Museum also supports personal and professional development and offers flexible working arrangements.
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: The successful candidate will be responsible for designing an annual calendar of high-quality events for Supporters and Members, making best use of resources to ensure Supporters feel valued. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, delivering and managing the Member events programme, alongside liaising with wider Development with a particular focus on events for the Museum’s Patrons.
Job requirements: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Experience of managing both large and small-scale events. Experience of following relevant legislation and health and safety guidance, including preparing risk assessments. Able to manage delivery teams which may include freelancers, curators and volunteers. Strong understanding of event design, development, delivery and review. Experience of effectively managing a budget. Imaginative and engaging spoken and written communication skills. Excellent stakeholder relationship skills.
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: We offer 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 in addition to the ability to work events outside of normal office hours as required.
