Project Manager: Museum Exhibitions and Temporary Displays

About this Role

The British Museum is looking for an experienced, driven and collaborative Project Manager to help deliver an ambitious programme of exhibitions and temporary displays.

As Project Manager, you will support the effective delivery of exhibition and temporary displays from conception through to completion and evaluation. You’ll take responsibility for smaller-scale projects while contributing to major exhibitions through managing defined workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget with high quality outputs. You’ll apply best-practice project management methodologies while working closely with curators, designers, contractors, and stakeholders to develop engaging visitor experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
– Lead, manage and deliver small exhibition and display projects from inception to completion
– Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and resources effectively
– Oversee defined workstreams within large-scale exhibition projects
– Coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary project teams and external partners
– Procure and manage contractors, designers, and specialist suppliers
– Monitor project milestones, critical paths, and documentation
– Prepare reports and contribute to evaluation and lessons learned processes
– Provide line management and support to Project Assistants

Requirements:
– Proven experience coordinating the delivery of public-facing projects involving multi-disciplinary teams
– Comprehensive understanding of project management processes including budget, risk, scheduling and stakeholder engagement
– Excellent organisational and communication skills
– Strong stakeholder management with negotiation and influencing skills
– High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
– Ideally, a project management qualification

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s collection spans over two million years of human history and culture, including the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen.

All applications should be made via the British Museum website by 23:59 on Thursday, 9 July 2026.

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