Project Coordinator: Collection Projects

Project Coordinator: Collection Projects Bloomsbury, England

The British Museum
Full Time Bloomsbury, England 31779 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£31,779 per annum
Application deadline: Midday (12pm) on Wednesday 10th May 2023

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone currently working in a project support or administration role and looking to take the next step towards a career in project management. This role will provide project planning, coordination and delivery support for an ambitious programme of major collection moves at the British Museum’s Bloomsbury estate and outstations, in accordance with the Museum’s collection storage and care strategies.

Key areas of responsibility:

In this role you will work closely with the Programme Manager for Collection Projects in the planning, coordination and delivery of the major collection move programme across the British Museum Bloomsbury estate and outstations. This will include supporting the development and monitoring of all areas of project activity, including business case development, planning, budget management, risk management, contract management, stakeholder management and procurement. You will manage programme and project documentation (e.g. reports, schedules, risk and issue registers), and be responsible for maintaining accurate records on shared drives, electronic filing and version control. Timely communication and positive stakeholder engagement will be key to the success of this programme.

About you:

The successful candidate will be a University graduate or equivalent with proven project coordination, organisational and administrative experience. You will have the ability to prioritise, require minimal supervision, and be capable of delivering under pressure. As well as confidently communicating with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is one of the leading visitor attractions and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Membership of the civil service pension scheme
  • Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
  • Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email protected].

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated fairly because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We are also currently piloting a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage and how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Project Coordinator: Collection Projects
The British Museum

www.britishmuseum.org
London, United Kingdom
Hartwig Fischer
$5 to $25 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Culture & Entertainment
1753
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