Project Manager (Exhibitions and Galleries)

Project Manager (Exhibitions and Galleries)

Do you have experience of successfully delivering complex public-facing projects on time, within budget and to a high quality? Would you like to project manage creative and innovative exhibitions and galleries projects at the Science Museum?

About us

Founded in 1857 and one of the world's leading science museums, the Science Museum (ScM) aims to inspire visitors with its unparalleled collections of iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement, reaching over three million visitors a year through award-winning exhibitions, galleries and exciting range of events and programming.

We are now recruiting for two Project Managers (Exhibitions and Galleries) to join on permanent contracts, working full-time, 35 hours per week. You will be based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries) you will work across exhibition projects and existing gallery updates as required. You will be assigned to your own specific projects and will deliver these from creative inception through to delivery, managing budgets of up to £3million and ensuring exhibitions are creative, innovative and match the museum's strategic aspirations. You will be responsible for delivering gallery displays, including updating cases and highlight object displays, as well as general gallery improvements and refreshes.

In this role you will use effective decision-making as you manage and coordinate cross-departmental project teams and stakeholders across the Science Museum and the wider Science Museum Group to develop and deliver a cultural programme including exhibitions, immersive experiences and commissions. You will work closely with a range of internal work package managers & leaders, creative contractors and a team of design professionals to ensure that the museum's needs are met.

About you

Joining us, you will experience of successfully delivering complex exhibition projects to time and quality on a variety of scales, with the ability to generate ideas and drive projects forward. You will be able to lead cross-disciplinary project teams in a creative context alongside a proven track record of managing complex budgets successfully with an ability to report accurately, plan cash flow and meet expenditure targets.

Crucially, you will be an effective communicator with a diplomatic approach and the ability to negotiate with and influence others to ensure ongoing commitment from others working on your projects. You will be able coordinate complex tasks across multiple projects simultaneously and within set deadlines whilst also maintaining an high quality of work.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.

* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.

* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.

* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.

* Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.

* Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.

* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.

* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.

* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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