Project Manager (Exhibitions and Galleries) (18 months FTC)

Do you enjoy bringing together creative, technical and stakeholder teams to make something exceptional?

About us

Founded in 1857 and one of the world's leading science museums, the Science Museum (ScM) aims to inspire visitors with its renowned 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.

To support this work, we are now looking for a Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries) to join on a fixed term basis for 18 months. This will be a full time role based at the Science Museum with hybrid working available.

About the role

As Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries), you will lead projects from concept to completion, working with cross-departmental teams to deliver innovative, visitor-focused exhibitions, immersive experiences and commissions.

You will manage your own portfolio of projects with various budgets, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with the Museum's strategic goals. This includes developing new exhibitions, refreshing galleries, and updating object displays.

Working with stakeholders across the Science Museum Group, as well as creative contractors and design teams, you will coordinate delivery, make informed decisions, and ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and to a high standard.

About you

You will bring experience delivering complex exhibition projects on schedule and to a high standard, as well as the ability to develop ideas and advance projects. You will be comfortable leading cross-disciplinary teams in a creative setting and have experience managing substantial budgets, including accurate reporting, cash flow planning, and meeting spending targets.

As an effective communicator, you will develop productive relationships and apply diplomacy to sustain engagement across project teams. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while consistently delivering high-quality work to deadline.

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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