Description

Closing Date: 02-May-2024

About the role:
of discussions, performances, debates, and other special events. The postholder will play an essential role in the artistic planning of high-profile events which aim to widen participation from under-represented groups.Join the Learning and National Partnerships team in this dynamic role, which is responsible for the delivery of a diverse and inclusive programme
Key areas of responsibility:
To project manage the artistic planning and organisation of a range high-profile events online on Zoom and/or in person.  Leading on research, development and delivery in consultation with the Head of Learning and Inclusion.
To research content and potential contributors to events, working in collaboration with key stakeholders including external contributors, partner organisations and colleagues across the Museum.
To develop, manage and deliver a programme of special events and performances that respond to strategic priorities and widen audience participation from under-represented groups who may face barriers to participation
To liaise with freelance staff including visiting lecturers and programme contributors over content, arrangements for delivery of events and payment
Further details in the attached job description
About you:
The postholder would have a level 3 qualification or above in the relevant arts/culture subject and ideally hold a degree or prior experience with high profile event management in the sector. A PRINCE 2 would be desirable.
Working with a variety of stakeholders, the postholder would have strong written and verbal English communication skills, and ideally have had prior experience supervising freelance staff. With competing deadlines and requirements, the postholder would have excellent organisational skills, be flexible, work with tact and diplomacy and be equipped with experience of project management.
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:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
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
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 bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
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 because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site about 3 days a week.
The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.