Talent Development Partner

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. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

The role: Reporting into the Head of People and Culture, this newly developed role will bring together our talent programme activities to create a positive work environment for leaders and colleagues across the Museum. You will provide leadership and strategic direction to a small and dedicated team of professionals. Supporting them to develop and deliver our talent development, wellbeing, culture, EDI strategies, ensuring that we embed an inclusive way of thinking across every level of the Museum.

Job requirements: You will be a confident and comfortable People professional, with a passion for problem solving and providing leadership direction to a small team. You will demonstrate a high level of initiative and have a strong focus on continuous improvement both of yourself and those around you. You will also be able to evidence: Proven experience leading successful Organisational Development initiatives. Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders Strong influencing skills, with the ability to inspire and challenge others Highly organised with excellent time management skills. A passion for shaping people-first, inclusive workplace cultures.

Benefits: The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: 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.

Applications details: For more information about this role, please see the job description below. The interviews are expected to take place on 3 and 4 September 2025. We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site about 2 days a week. 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].