Collections Services Project Manager

Collections Services Project Manager

About us

The team this role sits in at the Science Museum Group (SMG) are primarily focussed on delivery of projects at the Science Museum in London. Forthcoming projects range from new exhibitions and galleries, decanting galleries for our Masterplan capital projects, and digitising our richly varied collection.

We are now recruiting for a Collections Services Project Manager to join on a fixed term contract until May 2027. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the Science Museum in London with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Collections Services Project Manager you will be part of the Collections Services Project Management Team, carrying out scoping, planning and implementing programmes of work that cut across our three primary teams: Conservation & Collections Care, Digitisation (Documentation and Photography), and Registration.

You will supporting the Senior Collections Services Project Manager in delivering both Masterplan and public engagement projects. In addition to assisting in coordinating Collection Services resourcing, staffing and budget requirements for displays, exhibitions or collection projects.

You will be responsible for maintaining project documentation and reporting, including the coordination of object lists and programmes and providing project management support for budgets and financial reporting.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience in delivering projects with collections, enabling you to build effective working relationships with stakeholders in our Exhibitions and Masterplan teams. You will understand current best practice in collections management and care.

Crucially, you will have a high level of planning and project management skills, including devising schedules, identifying dependencies and writing specifications for work. You will have good communication skills (both verbal and written), with a proven ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external contactors.

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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