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Communications Coordinator (Projects)
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Communications Coordinator (Projects)
Job Type: Fixed term, 12 months Salary: £27,600 per annum Hours: 35 hours / 5 days per week Location: The Design Museum, Kensington (hybrid)
- 60% on site
- 40% remote Closing Date: 12/07/2026 at 23:59
Overview
An opportunity has arisen to join the Communications team to support the delivery of major campaigns and strategic projects during a significant period of activity aligned with the museum’s 2029 Transformation plan.
This role will provide coordination and operational support across PR, marketing and digital activity. Working closely with colleagues across the Communications team and the wider museum, the postholder will support the delivery of projects, ensuring they are well organised, clearly documented, and effectively communicated across teams and stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Head of Audiences, the Communications Coordinator (Projects) will provide:
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- Cross-team coordination
- Project administration
- Operational support
This ensures the smooth delivery of communications campaigns for a range of major projects and initiatives.
Working closely with PR, marketing, and digital leads, the postholder will act as a central coordination point for projects, ensuring relevant information is shared, and progress against deadlines is monitored and communicated.
This role would suit someone with:
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- An enthusiasm for learning about all aspects of marketing and communications
Key Responsibilities
The Communications Coordinator (Projects) will focus on:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of communications campaigns for a range of projects
- Maintaining:
- Project timelines
- Action trackers
- Key documentation
- Acting as a central coordination point, facilitating the sharing of information across PR, marketing, and digital leads
- Supporting the administration of:
- Departmental budget
- Invoices and accurate budget trackers
- Assisting with preparing:
- Reports on campaign performance
- Audience metrics
- Spend
- Supporting the development of:
- Presentations
- Internal updates
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Further Information
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The complete job description (including the person specification) is available to download on the [Careers Portal Vacancy Listing](link not included).
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Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 (midnight)
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Interviews: Thursday 23 July
How to Apply
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Visit the Careers page for all latest job vacancies: the Design Museum Careers page
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If you encounter any issues while applying, please email peopleteam@designmuseum.org before the closing date. Support is monitored Monday-Friday.
Please note: only online applications via the portal are accepted. Other forms of application will not be considered.
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