Programme Manager (Tomorrow Gallery)

Are you a creative programme-maker who takes pride in hunting down fresh, unexpected stories and turning them into exciting, contemporary STEM experiences? Do you thrive leading multidisciplinary teams and partners through complex projects, bringing innovative ideas to life with clarity, collaboration and impact?

About us

Founded in 1857 and one of the world's leading science museums, the Science Museum 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.

The Science Museum has embarked on a major new gallery development, that aims to transform how visitors encounter the latest innovations, ideas and scientific issues impacting all our lives. The Tomorrow Gallery will combine object displays, digital interactives, films and artworks to bring the world's biggest science projects to life.

About the role

To ensure that the gallery stays up-to-date and relevant, we have designed a zone (called 'Futures') for regularly changing displays and live experiences. We are now looking for a creative and insightful person to oversee the development and delivery of this area of the gallery, along with more general updates to the more permanent sections. Working with the broader Public Programme and Curatorial teams, you will oversee the selection of themes (on an annual basis), identify the most appropriate media to convey these stories (objects, digital, art, events) and manage cross departmental project teams to develop and deliver each new update.

You will be tuned into contemporary science issues and debates and be adept at translating these into content and displays that delight our current audience and work to attract new audiences. You will share this knowledge with colleagues across the Science Museum Group and externally as and when required.

About you

We're keen to see applications from candidates who combine creative skills with meticulous project leadership, and who are excited by advancing contemporary STEM storytelling. This role suits someone who actively seeks out compelling ideas - the unusual, the timely, the provocative - and can translate them into innovative, narrative-led displays, events and programmes that surprise and engage our audiences. You'll bring a proven track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex projects, balancing big-picture vision with the practical detail needed to deliver high-quality experiences on time and within budget.

You'll be adept at working with a wide range of partners, advisors and research bodies, building relationships rooted in trust, diplomacy and shared purpose. You'll understand how to navigate differing priorities, draw out technical knowledge from others, and keep programmes aligned with strategic objectives, including close collaboration with groups like UKRI. We're keen to hear from candidates who can manage ambiguity, respond to emerging themes in STEM, and think beyond traditional museum formats - pushing us to experiment, iterate and stay relevant to the cultural and scientific zeitgeist.

Above all, we're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is motivated by creating experiences that are open, accessible and meaningful for all our visitors.

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.
* 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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