Science Museum Group
Project Delivery Manager (12 months FTC)
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Can you see yourself bringing major exhibitions to life and helping millions of visitors engage with science, technology and innovation across our museums?
About us
At the Science Museum Group, we aim to inspire futures by creating informal learning environments which grow the'science-capital' of our diverse audiences. One of the ways in which we do this is through our exhibitions programme across SMG.
The Museum's aspiration is to engage with the best practices to enhance our visitors' experiences through beautiful, appropriate and well-crafted displays shown across SMG and beyond.
Committed to this strategic priority, the Exhibition Services team will support colleagues across the organisation to deliver exhibitions and projects to a high standard, both within SMG and with our external partners nationally and internationally.
To support the team, we are recruiting for a Project Delivery Manager on a fixed term basis until September 2027. This will be a maternity cover, part-time role for 28 hours per week and can be based at either the Science and Industry Museum (Manchester) or the National Science & Media Museum (Bradford).
About the role
As Project Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the physical manifestation of projects at all their scheduled sites. You will work with Exhibition Project Managers owning the procurement and production work packages for the project, supporting budget and programme across the life of exhibition and delivery of the exhibition at its multiple sites where applicable.
You will oversee the logistics of transferring the exhibitions between sites, preserving the design integrity and protection of the collection throughout its scheduled displays. You will manage multimillion-pound projects, building relationships and working across multiple departments and with external stakeholders.
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About you
By joining us, you'll bring demonstrable project management experience, with the ability to generate ideas and turn them into well-managed projects. You'll be skilled at coordinating complex tasks within tight timescales, while maintaining careful attention to detail.
You'll also have experience managing complex budgets effectively, including accurate reporting, cash flow planning and meeting expenditure targets. As an effective communicator and collaborative teammate, you'll be able to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues across the museum, external consultants, contractors, clients, and tour venues.
You'll have good knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and experience managing contractors in that environment. Experience of managing exhibition production and installations within the museums and galleries sector, nationally and internationally, would also be valuable.
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.
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- 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.
- Healthcare cash plan. Digital health tools, gym discounts and cashback towards your everyday healthcare costs.
- All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme 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 and 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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